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462 2Nd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1543030 3 units · 2 fl · 1912

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 462 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 1912
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.

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 1912
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1912
Total area3,385 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1543030
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Har Kwan Luk, Trustee 1751 Lake St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
October 04, 1996

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Initial analysis

462 2nd Avenue is a 2-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building located in the Inner Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1912 and currently owned by Kwok Chung Wong & Har Kwan, the property has undergone several significant improvements over its history. The most recent renovations were completed in mid-2024, involving comprehensive updates to Unit #1's kitchen and bathroom, including cabinet replacements, new fixtures, and electrical work, with a reported cost of $64,315.00. Prior to this, the building underwent roofing work in 2018 and 2016, with costs of $8,500 and $11,500 respectively.

Of particular concern, the building experienced multiple violations and complaints in 2017 related to safety and maintenance issues, including water damage, smoke detector noncompliance, fire safety violations, and interior surface problems. These violations were all officially abated by September 2017. More recently, in early 2018, there was a complaint about a roof leak, though this was marked as not active. The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including the installation of a new fire sprinkler system in 1997 and various unit improvements over the years. Recent 311 calls from 2024 have mainly concerned external issues such as sidewalk defects and street cleaning, with one open case related to a collapsed sidewalk. The building's fire safety record shows one incident in 2020 involving a CO detector malfunction, though no civilian injuries were reported.

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Risk rating

How 462 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
70thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 517 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 age

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

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

462 2Nd Ave event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Jun 24
Unit #1: replace kitchen & bathroom cabinets, tile, & countertops. all in kind.
$10,000 · Complete
Plumbing PermitJun 24
Replace kitchen & bathroom fixtures

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