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465 14Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1530033 24 units · 3 fl · 1963

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Richmond
Above average
avg 0.5
20
FewerMore

This building has 20 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 465 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 1963
2 or more units
24 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
Units24
Floors3
Year built1963
Total area21,816 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1530033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fontana Investors
Mailing address
Hanley Investment&realty 27 27Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 24-unit, 3-story apartment building at 465 14th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Fontana Investors, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1963. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2015 (at a cost of $180,000) and has recently addressed fire safety concerns with both completed work (siding installation) in 2023 and a pending fire alarm system upgrade with low frequency sounders scheduled for 2024 to comply with current regulations. The building has experienced persistent maintenance challenges, particularly regarding water intrusion issues, with multiple complaints between 2021 and 2024 documenting problems with window leaks and associated mold concerns. These issues were previously addressed through various repairs, including window replacements and stucco modifications, though recent complaints suggest these problems may have recurred.

The property has maintained compliance with major safety requirements, as evidenced by its completion of the soft-story retrofit and fire system improvements. However, it has experienced several violations that required attention, including a 2020 fire safety violation involving the alarm system and various building maintenance issues documented in 2016, such as mold presence, lead paint concerns, and problems with smoke detectors. While most of these historical violations have been resolved, there is currently an open violation from November 2023 related to sleeping area requirements. Recent inspections have revealed ongoing maintenance needs, particularly regarding window sealing and weatherproofing, as evidenced by multiple complaints and 311 calls about broken/defective doors and windows.

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Risk rating

How 465 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

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
0th percentile

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

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
12%
No DBI
violation
88%
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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 8.0%
Moderate concern 56.5%
Severe concern 35.6%
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

465 14Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Jul 27
Online electrical permit: category 4a: installation of fire warning and controlled devices of 10,001 - 30,000 ft². upgrade existing fire alarm system with low frequency sounders to comply with sffc 1103.7.6.1.
Issued
Electrical PermitJul 11
Online electrical permit: category 4a: installation of fire warning and controlled devices of 2,501 - 5,000 ft². to comply with 2022 sffc sec. 1103.7.6.1 and replace the existing fa system with a new supervisory system per current 2022 sfbc; sffc and nfpa 72-2022.

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