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442 2Nd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1543035 6 units · 2 fl · 1962

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 442 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 1962
2 or more units
6 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 1962
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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1962
Total area4,312 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1543035
Ownership

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

Mailing address
C/o Florence Ho Jang Truste 8 Sheffield Dr Daly City CA 94015
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 442 2nd Ave in the Inner Richmond, owned by the Jang Henry Hin Bypass Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges since its construction in 1962. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory seismic retrofit in 2017 as a Tier 3 soft-story building, demonstrating compliance with current safety standards. Other major renovations include reroofing projects in 1989 and 2011, and window replacements in 1996. Recent building maintenance issues were documented in 2019, including concerns about peeling paint, weatherproofing on siding, and potential lead hazards, though these violations were officially abated in August 2024. The property has seen various infrastructure updates, including furnace and gas piping work in 2017-2018.

The building's recent history has shown some concerning patterns, particularly regarding moisture issues, with a January 2024 complaint about mold and mildew. There have also been multiple street-related service calls near the property in 2024, including manhole cover issues. The property underwent a routine inspection in 2004 and has faced occasional graffiti and sidewalk parking issues as documented in 2019. While most of the building's violations and complaints have been resolved, the presence of moisture-related issues and the relatively recent timeline of exterior maintenance violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. However, the completion of major safety-related improvements, such as the seismic retrofit, indicates attention to fundamental building safety requirements.

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Risk rating

How 442 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
22ndpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1344 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
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 29%
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

442 2Nd Ave event timeline

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2026
Electrical Permit Apr 20
Replacement of existing federal pacific electric house panel.
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