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425 2Nd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1542003 4 units · 2 fl · 1916

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low 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 Inner Richmond — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.9
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 425 2Nd 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 1916
2 or more units
4 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.

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 1916
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1916
Total area3,405 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1542003
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Richard Y & Jong H Wong 451 Larchmont St Hayward CA 94544
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit apartment building at 425 2nd Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by Richard Y & Jennifer C Wong, is a 2-story structure built in 1916 that experienced a significant fire incident in October 2015 causing extensive damage and rendering the building uninhabitable. The fire resulted in substantial damage to roof members, light wells, siding, framing, and required extensive water damage repairs throughout the interior. Following the fire, the building underwent major rehabilitation work in 2016 totaling approximately $470,000, including repairs to walls, patio decks, stairs, new shear walls, and interior finishes, along with the installation of new furnaces and plumbing systems for all units.

The building's post-repair period saw multiple inspection-related concerns, particularly in 2017, with several complaints regarding construction noise, safety concerns about moving in before final inspections, and issues related to construction site management. These complaints were documented between April and August 2017, with residents expressing concerns about construction crew behavior, early morning noise, and the handling of building materials. The property has required multiple street space permits between 2016-2017, and the electrical systems in all units underwent rewiring to meet new specifications following the fire damage. Building violations from 2015-2016 included issues with combustible storage, sanitation concerns, and the building's designation as a nuisance property in early 2016, though these violations were subsequently addressed and abated by April 2016. The most recent building-related activity includes various 311 calls between 2017-2022 primarily related to parking issues and general street maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 425 2Nd 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
33rdpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1154 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
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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.

Building age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 23%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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