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2828 Anza St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1525021 4 units · 2 fl · 1923

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the 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
Above average
avg 0.5
13
FewerMore

This building has 13 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2828 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 area3,640 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1525021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Low Steven & Dinah M
Mailing address
830 37th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
051596

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story apartment building at 2828 Anza Street in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Steven & Dinah M Low, was constructed in 1923 and has undergone several significant changes over its lifetime. Most recently, in January 2023, the building experienced water damage issues affecting common areas and Unit 1, which also had door security concerns. This complaint triggered multiple interior surface violations related to water damage, mold/mildew, and lead paint concerns, which were abated by April 2023. In 2003, the building was cited for multiple fire safety and security issues, including problems with smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, smoke enclosure doors, and egress obstructions, though these were resolved by August 2003. The building has a documented history of maintenance work, including the removal of an illegal unit in 1994 (costing $7,000), various kitchen remodels in 1988-1989, and window installations in 1986.

Prior to these recent issues, the building faced maintenance challenges in the mid-1990s, including a paint condition complaint in 1996, which was addressed by September 1996. There are no active violations or complaints on file as of the latest records, though two 311 calls were logged in recent years: one in 2024 regarding a bicycle lane obstruction and another in 2022 for a service request, neither of which appear to be directly related to building conditions. The property has undergone various improvements over the years, as evidenced by multiple completed building permits, though some permits from 1989 were either disapproved or had to be continued under new applications.

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Risk rating

How 2828 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
9th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2048 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 44.5%
Moderate concern 39.0%
Severe concern 16.6%
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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The story over time

2828 Anza St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Aug 28
To abate nov 202540840- unit 1- remove and repair water damange walls in lobby and unit 1
$3,000 · Complete
Building Violation (NOV)Jul 29
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