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478 19Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1526021 2 units · 2 fl · 1912

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Richmond — not a forecast
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 478 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 1912
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1912
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1912
Total area2,016 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1526021
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Lee John M & Lily T Trustee 750 La Playa St # 537 San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
June 08, 2012

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

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Initial analysis

This two-unit residential building, located at 478 19th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1912 and currently owned by the John M & Lily T Lee Revocable Trust. The building's maintenance history shows several significant structural and safety-related interventions: a fire incident requiring repairs in 1988, concrete underpinning work on the north wall footing in 1995 (with a subsequent permit renewal in 1997), and two reroofing projects in 1991 and 2005 costing $8,850.

The property has experienced recurring issues with illegal parking in the vicinity, particularly regarding sidewalk parking and driveway blocking, with multiple incidents recorded between 2018 and 2025. In total, there have been 12 parking-related complaints in the past five years, though several of these cases resulted in officers being unable to locate the offending vehicles. A notable public safety concern arose in December 2024 when a refrigerator appliance was reported as garbage and debris on the street, which was subsequently resolved. The building's permit history suggests regular maintenance and structural care over the decades, though the ages of the most recent reroofing (completed in 2005) and the expired status of several permits could indicate that these work items may now be significantly older than their originally intended lifespan.

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Risk rating

How 478 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

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

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

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

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

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

Neighborhood percentile
69thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 698 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Building age

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

478 19Th Ave event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Apr 21
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
$14,800 · Issued

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