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470-472 2Nd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1543028 2 units · 2 fl · 1910

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
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.

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 470-472 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 1910
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 1910
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 built1910
Total area2,470 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1543028
Ownership

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

Mailing address
461 2nd Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
September 21, 2001

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470 02nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
472 02nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 470-472 2nd Avenue in the Inner Richmond is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1910, currently owned by the Michael & Lisa Jin M Lo Rev trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work over the past decades, including a major renovation in 2011 that remodeled four bathrooms and updated two bedrooms, totaling approximately 1,440 square feet of work at a cost of $51,740. Other notable improvements include a 2003 electrical upgrade to a 200-amp service entrance with three meters and circuit breaker panels, exterior repairs including stucco work around the garage door in 2010, and reroofing in 1993. There have been two building complaints filed against the property: one in 2021 regarding unauthorized ADU construction in the backyard (which was abated within weeks) and another in 2011 concerning interior construction work done without permits (also resolved quickly).

The property has experienced persistent parking-related issues in recent months, with multiple complaints between March and May 2024 regarding vehicles blocking driveways, parking on sidewalks, and abandoned vehicles, though most of these resulted in either citations or were unable to be verified by responding officers. There was also one noise complaint recorded in March 2024. While the recent parking issues may impact resident convenience, they primarily relate to street and public space management rather than the building itself. The property's maintenance record shows regular upkeep and modernization efforts by the owners, with no documented safety violations or hazardous conditions in recent years. The building's permit history indicates compliance with required permits for major work, though there have been instances of unauthorized work that were promptly addressed by city inspectors.

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Risk rating

How 470-472 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
25thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1292 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
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 26%
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

470-472 2Nd Ave event timeline

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2021
DBI Complaint Mar 29
Building a adu that is 25 feet long by 10 feet high structure in the backyard. laid the foundation and getting ready to build the structure. work without permits.
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