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470-472 10Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1535027 2 units · 2 fl · 1923

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 470-472 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 1923
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.

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 1923
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area3,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1535027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Kin Mein & Susan Yin Wong T 359 4Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
November 16, 2001

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472 10th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
470 10th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The Wong Family Trust owns this two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located at 470-472 10th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1923, this flats and duplex-style property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years. Most recently, in July 2023, bathroom tile repairs and kitchen cabinet refacing were completed, demonstrating ongoing maintenance of the building's interior. The property has seen substantial structural work, including a roof replacement in 2005 ($6,300), and an attempted foundation underpinning in 2006 ($3,000), though this permit ultimately expired without completion. A notable renovation occurred in 2001-2002 when the ground floor was modified to create additional living space, which initially triggered several building code violations related to safety concerns including lack of fire-rated separation, second exits, and required sprinklers. These violations were ultimately abated by February 2002 through proper legalization of the family room conversion and bathroom relocation at a cost of $25,000.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including siding replacement in 2009 and various structural improvements. While there have been some tenant complaints regarding heating issues in 2001 (both related to non-functioning furnaces and no heat), these were resolved promptly. More recent building interactions primarily involve external matters such as street cleaning, illegal postings, and sidewalk maintenance, with the most recent incidents occurring between 2019-2024 relating to graffiti removal, garbage cleaning, and sidewalk defects. The property has been maintained adequately in recent years, with no active housing complaints or violations on record since 2002, and the building permits reflect ongoing maintenance and improvements to various building systems.

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Risk rating

How 470-472 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
92ndpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 138 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
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 8%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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470-472 10Th Ave event timeline

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2023
Building Permit Jul 24
Repair falling tiles in bathrooms tub and floor; reface kitchen cabinet.
$1,500 · Issued

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