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419 19Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1525002 5 units · 3 fl · 1968

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 419 19Th 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 1968
2 or more units
5 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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1968
Total area5,942 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1525002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chi Sin Buddhist & Taoist A
Mailing address
1051 Powell St San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
080610

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Initial analysis

The 5-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 419 19th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Chi Sin Buddhist & Taoist A, has undergone several significant structural improvements since its construction in 1968, most notably a completed soft-story retrofit in 2017 costing $90,000, which included Ufer grounding and addressed seismic safety concerns. The building has faced recurring maintenance issues over its history, including a recent mold complaint in 2017 where a tenant reported inadequate management response to mold in both their unit and the basement. Historical records show various structural repairs throughout the building's life, including reroofing in 2015, patio repairs for dry rot in 1989, and multiple termite and fungus damage remediation efforts in the 1980s and 1990s.

The property has experienced several safety and compliance concerns, particularly related to fire safety systems. In 2002, multiple violations were documented regarding fire escape maintenance, fire extinguisher requirements, and egress obstruction, though these were all abated by April 2002. While there have been periodic fire safety issues noted (such as blocked exits in 2006 and roof access concerns in 2010), these were documented as corrected. A fire alarm malfunction was recorded but resulted in no civilian injuries. The building's recent history (2024-2025) shows ongoing environmental challenges in the vicinity, with multiple reports of garbage and debris issues, though these are external to the building itself. The property completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit requirements (designated as Tier 3 with work marked as complete), demonstrating compliance with seismic safety regulations.

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Risk rating

How 419 19Th 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.

Number of units

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 66.8%
Moderate concern 19.0%
Severe concern 14.2%
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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419 19Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Jul 25
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems
Violation Issued

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