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458 3Rd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1542033 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 458 3Rd 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 1907
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 1907
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 built1907
Total area3,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1542033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
John D Kern Consvtr 970 Joshua Pl Fremont CA 94539
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 458 3rd Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond district, owned by John Kern, has a significant active violation as of October 2023 regarding lead paint hazards. This ongoing issue stems from complaints filed on June 22, 2023, about peeling paint on the building's exterior, which was noted to be contaminating the neighboring yard. Despite receiving Notices of Violation (NOV) on July 18, 2023, the building remains in violation, requiring the removal or proper covering of damaged paint to mitigate lead hazard concerns.

The property's historical record reveals a concerning incident from September 2000 when the building was reported as abandoned, with issues related to pigeons in the attic, feces contamination affecting neighboring properties, and potential rat infestation. Importantly, this 2000 complaint was resolved within one day. More recent activity around the property includes various municipal service calls, such as a completed encampment relocation in November 2024 and a street cleaning matter resolved in 2015. Additionally, in September 2023, there was a request for street sign repair due to fading and leaning, which was subsequently addressed. The most pressing current concern remains the active lead paint violation, which poses potential health risks to residents and neighbors alike.

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Risk rating

How 458 3Rd 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
15thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1465 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
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 37%
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

458 3Rd Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Dec 01
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
$31,000 · Complete

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