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2650-2656 Anza St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1527025 4 units · 2 fl · 1920

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2650-2656 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 1920
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.

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 1920
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1920
Total area3,550 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1527025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
2650-2656 Anza St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
February 25, 2014

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2656 Anza St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2654 Anza St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2652 Anza St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2650 Anza St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The Fong property at 2650-2656 Anza Street is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1920, currently owned by Alvin & Lan Fong. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and infrastructure updates in recent years, including a complete replacement of the sidewalk sewer pipe and house trap in July 2019. Multiple street space permits were issued between 2018-2019, and the property was previously involved in sidewalk and street space repairs in 2010. A notable issue occurred in 2018 with an active complaint regarding unauthorized construction in the top unit, while another complaint that year raised concerns about peeling paint, rotted garage doors, and hazardous building materials. The building underwent a series of violations in 2007-2008 that were subsequently abated, including issues with stair landings, fire extinguisher requirements, seismic braces, and security measures, indicating a period of substandard conditions that has since been resolved.

The property has maintained regular apartment housing inspections since 1999, with the last recorded inspections revealing no active violations related to building safety or maintenance. Recent 311 calls from 2021-2024 primarily relate to parking violations, sidewalk cleaning, and graffiti, which are more associated with street-level conditions than building-specific issues. A recent planning approval for a Cottage Food Operator use has been granted, permitting this activity as an accessory use within the existing residential structure. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing infrastructure needs, though there was a period of multiple housing violations in 2007-2008 that suggests earlier maintenance challenges were present. The most recent building-related activities have focused on infrastructure improvements and compliance with planning requirements, with no recent fire or safety violations on record.

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Risk rating

How 2650-2656 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

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
20thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1800 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
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 27%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2650-2656 Anza St event timeline

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2024
311 Request May 31
Blocking driveway cite only
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