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429 2Nd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1542004 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Richmond — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.9
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above 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 429 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 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.

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 1908
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 built1908
Total area2,880 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1542004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
100 Lake St Apt 5 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
May 30, 2007

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429 02nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
429 A 02nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 429 2nd Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by Hamoda Abdel H, has experienced a series of concerning issues since 2022 that merit attention. Most notably, there is an active building violation as of June 2024 regarding peeling paint, which has been a persistent problem according to multiple complaints, including one filed by a resident who described the owners as "slumlords." A significant construction-related complaint was filed in August 2024, alleging unauthorized work, improper street parking by contractors, unpermitted construction zone management, hazardous sidewalk conditions, and noise violations. Additionally, there were allegations of unauthorized occupants and transient activity in June 2024, though this complaint is currently listed as not active.

The property has generated numerous 311 calls over the past two years, primarily related to street cleaning and parking issues. These include multiple reports of garbage and debris (most recently in September 2024), various parking violations including sidewalk parking and driveway blocking, and a case of graffiti in July 2023. The building's history also includes a planning record from 2022 indicating an attempt to add a new unit to the existing structure, though this appears to have been closed as informational. The pattern of complaints and violations suggests ongoing maintenance and regulatory compliance challenges at this property, particularly concerning exterior upkeep, construction activities, and waste management.

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Risk rating

How 429 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
65thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 603 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
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
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

429 2Nd Ave event timeline

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2024
DBI Complaint Aug 22
429 2nd avenue. home construction no permit. contractors blocking street parking with garbage cans instead of getting permits for construction zone. sidewalk dirty unswept and hazardous and off the day not cleaned. loud music playing. working past 8pm noise complaint. (311 sr 101000580863)
Building Inspection Division
Building Violation (NOV)Jun 14
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