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474 5Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1540028 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Richmond
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 474 5Th 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 1908
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 built1908
Total area3,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1540028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Vogt Rose
Mailing address
474 5th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 474 5th Avenue in the Inner Richmond neighborhood, owned by Rose Vogt, has undergone significant improvements in recent years. Built in 1908, this two-story flats and duplex structure has seen substantial modernization, particularly in 2021 when multiple renovation projects were completed. The lower unit underwent a comprehensive $50,000 remodel that included kitchen and bathroom updates, electrical and plumbing work, and modifications to the bedroom closet and deck access. During the same period, the property received window upgrades with two separate projects: one involving the replacement of 7 street-facing windows with Pella Architect series wood windows, and another project replacing 9 non-street-facing windows with vinyl frame alternatives, both adhering to modern energy efficiency standards.

The building's infrastructure improvements in 2021 were extensive, including a significant electrical system upgrade that involved new lighting, switches, receptacles, and the installation of modern kitchen appliances and smoke detectors. Additional historical improvements from 1984 included the creation of a playroom in the basement with a half bath. The property has had minimal resident-related issues, with only two parking-related incidents recorded through 311 calls in 2020 and 2023, both of which were promptly addressed by parking enforcement. The building's maintenance record suggests active management and regular updates to maintain modern standards, with all recent permits marked as complete and no outstanding violations or complaints on file.

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Risk rating

How 474 5Th 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
98th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 34 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
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 age

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

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.

Director's hearings, owner's portfolio

Escalated DBI enforcement actions across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 93.0%
Moderate concern 5.4%
Severe concern 1.6%
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

474 5Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Jun 26
Blocking driveway cite tow
White - Lexus AWD IS 250 - 5snd467

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