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447 15Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1529005 12 units · 3 fl · 1951

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
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 447 15Th 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 1951
2 or more units
12 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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1951
Total area8,478 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1529005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Artal Living Trust
Mailing address
Artal John L & Trini Truste 1311 Sutter St Ste 200A San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
032618

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 447 15th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Artal Living Trust, was constructed in 1951 and has undergone several notable maintenance and compliance events over the years. Most recently, the building had a hydronic boiler replacement completed in 2021, and an administrative review in 2017 confirmed its occupancy as a 3-story building with 12 units. The property has experienced recurring fire safety system maintenance issues, with documented problems including alarm system maintenance requirements in 2019 (with violations issued), sprinkler/standpipe system concerns in 2020, and exit maintenance issues in 2023, though these were generally corrected promptly. Historical data shows multiple fire safety violations in 2002 related to heat detectors, fire escape ladders, and security viewer installation, all of which were abated by October 2002.

The building's maintenance history includes multiple reroofing projects, with permits issued in 1992 and 2015, and various street space permits, including one in 2013. Recent 311 calls from 2020-2023 have primarily concerned street maintenance issues such as pavement defects, garbage collection noise, and sidewalk cleaning, rather than building-specific problems. The property has undergone routine housing inspections in 2002 and 2010, and while there were multiple fire safety violations documented in 2019, records indicate these were promptly addressed. The building's overall maintenance record shows regular upkeep, though the recurrence of fire safety system issues suggests this remains an area requiring ongoing attention.

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Risk rating

How 447 15Th 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
7th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2092 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
50%
No DBI
violation
50%
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 size

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

Number of units

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 27.9%
Moderate concern 60.9%
Severe concern 11.2%
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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The story over time

447 15Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint Jul 03
Exit Maintenance
Violation Issued
Fire ComplaintJul 03
Extinguishers

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