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2910 Anza St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1524015 4 units · 2 fl · 1923

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 2910 Anza St 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 1923
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area3,550 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1524015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tham Joseph
Mailing address
2910 Anza St Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
111209

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit multi-family residential building at 2910 Anza Street in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Joseph Tham, was built in 1923 and has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance issues over its lifetime. The property has a notable history of unauthorized modifications, including two major violations in 2006-2007 concerning illegal construction of an in-law unit and conversion of basement space to habitable use, which were eventually abated in 2013. The building also experienced multiple safety compliance issues in 2000 related to fire safety equipment, smoke detectors, and door closers, though these were resolved within two months. More recent improvements include window replacements in 2008 for Units #1 and #3, reroofing in 2011, and a street space permit issued in 2013.

The building has experienced minimal fire-related incidents, with only one documented gasoline spill and a CO detector malfunction, neither resulting in civilian injuries. Recent external concerns have been primarily related to urban maintenance issues, including tree management and sidewalk cleanliness, with several 311 calls in 2024 about overgrown trees, debris, and one report of a damaged tree. Two illegal short-term rental complaints were filed against the property, though these were addressed by the City and the associated applications were denied. The most recent significant building-related issue was a construction complaint in August 2024, related to noise, which was transferred to the Department of Building Inspection for follow-up. According to city records, the property has maintained compliance with basic building safety requirements since addressing the 2000 and 2006-2007 violations, with no active building code violations as of the latest data.

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Risk rating

How 2910 Anza St'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
27th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1642 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 65.7%
Moderate concern 22.5%
Severe concern 11.8%
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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2910 Anza St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 27
Damaged tree
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