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422 22Nd Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1523041 3 units · 1978

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 422 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 1978
2 or more units
3 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors
Year built1978
Total area3,390 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1523041
Ownership

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

Owner name
Katherine M Hornbach 2012 R
Mailing address
Hornbach Katherine M Truste 422 22Nd Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
042214

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

This three-unit multi-family residential building at 422 22nd Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood was built in 1978 and is currently owned by Katherine M Hornbach 2012 R. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related events over its history. Most recently, in December 2023, there were issues with newly installed water heaters producing strong odors, which was followed by a plumbing permit for water heater replacement. In 2019, concerns were raised about a hole in the garage potentially related to earthquake safety, as well as issues with overgrown backyard vegetation, moldy carpets in common areas, and damaged walls. The building has experienced recurring fire safety concerns, with violations documented in 2019 and 2000 related to combustible storage, fire extinguisher maintenance, and the need for sprinkler systems. Historical records show periodic maintenance work including deck repairs (2010), roofing work in 1992, and a compliance update in 1988. Two fire-related incidents were recorded, one involving an alarm system malfunction and the other for smoke or odor removal, though no civilian injuries were reported. More recently, there have been multiple 311 calls regarding various issues including excess noise, garbage and debris, and plumbing problems, with the most recent being from November 2024 regarding noise complaints.

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Risk rating

How 422 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
18th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1845 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 50.7%
Moderate concern 35.5%
Severe concern 13.8%
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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The story over time

422 22Nd Ave event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2023
Plumbing Permit Dec 21
Work category: 2pa; r/r 100 gal gas wh. like for like. same location: u/c
Expired
DBI ComplaintDec 19
2 water heaters were installed. 1st one was installed about 2 weeks ago. 1st water heater gave out strong odor so the 2nd heater was installed last week. per caller, the odor is still very strong (petroleum/gas odor). caller has not been able to use hot water. the whole room is filled with odor when hot water is being used or turned on.

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