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495 14Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1530012C 9 units · 3 fl · 1920

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high 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 495 14Th 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
9 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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1920
Total area10,164 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1530012C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
James Young Trustee 319 Summit Wy San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 9-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 495 14th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Jey Living Trust, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1920. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 (Tier 3) involving new plywood shear walls, epoxy hold downs, and cantilever column systems, with work valued at $75,000. Recent major upgrades include the installation of a comprehensive wireless fire alarm system in 2021 costing $26,100, and a 400-amp electrical service upgrade completed in September 2022. The building has maintained compliance with housing codes, with recent fire violations related to exit storage, building owner contact posting, and exit illumination from April 2020 being abated promptly. Historical maintenance work includes a reroofing project completed in 2006 and foundation work in 2018, demonstrating ongoing upkeep of the property.

The building had several violations in 2002 regarding fire safety and security requirements, including issues with egress obstructions, fire escape maintenance, and the need for proper fire proofing materials, though these were all resolved by July 2002. A routine inspection in 2010 and a fire code violation related to fire alarm systems in 2020 were also addressed. While the building's mechanical and safety systems have received significant recent upgrades, the surrounding area has experienced various urban infrastructure issues as evidenced by multiple recent 311 calls in late 2024, primarily related to traffic signals, street lighting, and flooding, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 495 14Th 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
3rdpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2182 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
33%
No DBI
violation
67%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 67%
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

495 14Th Ave event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Jul 27
Date last observed: 25-apr-26; time last observed: ongoing ; floor: basement ; exact location: garage; building type: residence/dwelling fire safety/fire escape; disabled acc: path of travel; ; additional information: large vehicles parked in their assigned stalls block safe laundry room access. because a machine recently broke and began smoking, and because paint and other chemicals are stored there, it raises an issue of safe escape in the event of fire. there are currently no defined limits for vehicle size in the small garage. ;
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