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483-485 15Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1529015 2 units · 2 fl · 1920

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
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 483-485 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 1920
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1920
Total area3,040 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1529015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Klein Henry
Mailing address
565 Bellevue Ave #701 Oakland CA 94610
Last sale
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485 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
483 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 483-485 15th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Henry Klein, has been undergoing significant ongoing maintenance and compliance issues since 2022. Most notably, the property has faced repeated violations of the Vacant or Abandoned Building Ordinance, with two documented incidents in 2022 and 2023, though both were eventually abated by July 2024. Recent improvements to the property include a completed $19,775 re-roofing project in 2024, and an electrical panel upgrade to 200A currently in process as of September 2024. The building's maintenance history shows attention to safety and livability concerns, with window replacements for bedroom egress compliance completed in 2014, though some earlier repair permits from 2004 regarding deck and stair work have expired.

The surrounding area has experienced several parking-related issues, with multiple complaints about sidewalk parking and blocked driveways recorded between 2021 and 2024, though most were resolved through citations or officer response. There were also some incidents of waste cleanup required on the street/sidewalk in July 2023. The building's recent permit activity, including the electrical upgrade and roof replacement, suggests ongoing investment in property maintenance despite the regulatory compliance challenges faced in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 483-485 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
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

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 39.8%
Moderate concern 56.5%
Severe concern 3.7%
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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483-485 15Th Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Apr 05
Parking on sidewalk
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