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473 10Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1534044 9 units · 3 fl · 1961

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Richmond — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

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 473 10Th 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 1961
2 or more units
9 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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 1961
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 built1961
Total area7,011 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1534044
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Chan Albert Solomon Trustee 581 University Ave Los Altos CA 94022
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The 9-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 473 10th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by Chan Lvg Tr and built in 1961, has undergone several significant improvements and faced some maintenance challenges over its history. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2015 (Tier 3) at a cost of $50,000, which included structural reinforcement of the ground floor with special moment frames, foundation work, and anchor bolting. Recent major maintenance includes a reroofing project completed in 2022 valued at $27,500, and the building previously underwent window upgrades in 1987 with the installation of 56 aluminum windows, along with dry rot repairs and re-stucco work in 1992. The building experienced a cluster of interior maintenance issues in 2019, when multiple violations were filed regarding damaged walls, ceilings, floors, and lead paint hazards, particularly affecting Unit 4 on the second floor, though all these violations were abated by April 2019.

Additional maintenance records show a furnace replacement in 2012, though this permit is now marked as expired. The building's location has had some minor street-level issues documented through 311 calls, including reports of illegal postings, abandoned vehicles, and debris, though these are typical urban disturbances and not directly related to building conditions. There have been two recorded fire-related incidents, neither resulting in civilian injuries or suggesting building safety concerns. Historical routine inspections in 1998 and 2003 showed no violations, and the building's major systems appear to be receiving regular attention, with the most recent significant repairs focusing on safety and structural integrity. The property has maintained compliance with San Francisco's seismic retrofit requirements, completing the mandatory improvements required for its Tier 3 designation.

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Risk rating

How 473 10Th 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
2ndpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1689 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
32%
No DBI
violation
68%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 68%
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

473 10Th Ave event timeline

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2022
Building Permit Apr 28
Reroofing
$27,500 · Issued

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