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482-484 2Nd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1543025A 3 units · 3 fl · 1915

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 482-484 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 1915
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1915
Total area3,224 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1543025A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lum Milicent
Mailing address
1390 Noriega St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
051004

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482 02nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
484 02nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The 3-unit residential building at 482-484 2nd Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by Milicent Lum, has a documented history of maintenance and safety issues spanning several decades. Built in 1915, this three-story flats/duplex structure underwent kitchen and bathroom remodeling in 1990, followed by dry rot panel repairs and painting to the rear of the building in 2005. The building experienced significant problems in 2012, when tenants reported complete heater failures in all apartments, deteriorating back stairs, structural concerns near stairs, and a sewage overflow incident affecting multiple floors that left cleanup responsibilities to the tenants. This incident resulted in a violation notice requiring repairs to heaters in all habitable rooms, though these were eventually abated in 2013. During a routine safety inspection in 2004, multiple violations were identified, including insufficient fire safety equipment and smoke detectors, though these issues were resolved by January 2005.

More recent maintenance issues have primarily involved external concerns, with multiple reports of graffiti (most recently in 2017), sidewalk defects, and sewer problems. A routine safety inspection was conducted in 2016, though no significant violations were recorded during this inspection. The building's parking situation has generated several complaints in recent years, with the most recent being a sidewalk parking violation in 2025. While many of these issues have been addressed through permits and inspections, the pattern of violations and complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding building systems and exterior upkeep. Recent work appears to focus primarily on addressing historical issues rather than implementing preventative maintenance measures. The building does have all necessary permits for its stated uses and has complied with historic preservation standards as a designated contributor in the Richmond District Historic District.

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Risk rating

How 482-484 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
37th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1085 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 70.6%
Moderate concern 20.9%
Severe concern 8.5%
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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482-484 2Nd Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Mar 23
Blocking driveway cite only
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