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444 22Nd Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1523036 6 units · 2 fl · 1964

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 444 22Nd Ave rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1964
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1964
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors2
Year built1964
Total area4,372 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1523036
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Mailing address
Yu Nancy & Yu Corrine 263 Fairlawn Ave Daly City CA 94015
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 444 22nd Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Tony Yu, was constructed in 1964 and contains 6 units. The property has undergone several significant renovations to improve safety and maintenance, most notably a completed soft-story retrofit in 2018 costing $80,000 to enhance seismic safety, and window replacements with dry rot repairs totaling $9,000 in 2021. While the building experienced multiple fire safety violations in 2002 related to fire proofing, the central alarm system, and smoke enclosure door closers, all these issues were promptly addressed and abated by December 2002. The building's maintenance history includes an earlier re-roofing project from 1989, which is listed as expired.

Recent records from 2020-2023 show several external issues primarily related to street parking, with multiple complaints about vehicles blocking driveways. There have been routine housing inspections in 2002 and 2011, both of which were resolved. The property maintains active compliance with fire safety requirements, as evidenced by its Tier 4 soft-story retrofit status being marked complete with a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) issued. While there have been occasional complaints regarding garbage collection noise and sidewalk parking violations, these are typical urban issues not specific to the building itself. The building's overall record suggests regular maintenance and prompt attention to safety concerns, particularly regarding seismic retrofitting and fire safety compliance.

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Risk rating

How 444 22Nd Ave's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
43th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1282 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Property class: mixed-use w/ SFR

Mixed-use property including a single-family residential component.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 76.0%
Moderate concern 16.4%
Severe concern 7.6%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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444 22Nd Ave event timeline

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2026
Plumbing Permit Jul 28
Work category: 1m; for the change out of a double face gas wall heater 50,000 btus
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