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461 2Nd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1542012 2 units · 1 fl · 1905

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 461 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 1905
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors1
Year built1905
Total area2,001 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1542012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lo Michael&Lisa J M Revoc T
Mailing address
C/o Michael & Lisa Jin Moy 461 2Nd Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
061900

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

This two-unit multi-family residential building, located in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, was constructed in 1905 and is currently owned by Michael and Lisa Lo through a revocable trust. The most significant recent event involves window repairs, with a permit filed in February 2024 to refabricate eight sashes that were damaged in a car crash, at an estimated cost of $100,000. The building has a documented history of parking-related issues, with numerous complaints about vehicles blocking driveways or parking on sidewalks between 2021 and 2024, suggesting ongoing challenges with street parking and access.

The property experienced notable regulatory scrutiny in 2008, when multiple violations were recorded related to unpermitted construction work, including issues with lead paint safety protocols that were subsequently abated by September 2008. These violations stemmed from unauthorized work involving chimney enclosure on the front roof, which triggered multiple citations regarding construction debris cleanup, containment systems, and required signage for lead work. Earlier construction activity in the mid-1990s included window modifications, with records showing several permits related to horizontal expansion and window enlargements. More recently, in 2020, there was a fire alarm system inspection with recorded "No Access To Building" status. The property's planning records indicate past proposals to modify the garage door and add living space, though the current status of these changes is marked as closed. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to basic upkeep matters, as evidenced by 311 calls for various street-related issues, though these do not directly reflect on the building's internal conditions or management.

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Risk rating

How 461 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

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
97th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 52 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 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.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 89.6%
Moderate concern 8.2%
Severe concern 2.2%
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

461 2Nd Ave event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Feb 08
Refabricate (8) sashes damaged by car crash. windows will be fabricated in kind w/ exact profile and dimensions.
$100,000 · Filed

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