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555 2Nd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1545014 2 units · 2 fl · 1903

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 555 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 1903
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1903
Total area2,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1545014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Alice Gee Chan Revocable Tr
Mailing address
Alice Gee Chan, Trustee 555 2Nd Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
072902

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Initial analysis

The property at 555 2nd Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1903 and currently owned by Alice Gee Chan Revocable Trust, this flats and duplex-style building has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade. Most notably, in late 2024, a major renovation is planned involving kitchen remodeling, adding a new half bathroom, and structural modifications including the removal of a load-bearing wall with new posts and beams (permit filed but not yet completed). Additional recent improvements include the installation of new gas lines (completed August 2024), replacement of sewer lateral lines (completed January 2018), and replacement of three non-street-facing vinyl windows (completed March 2016).

The building has a concerning historical record of rodent issues, with two rat infestation complaints filed in July 2009, though these were promptly addressed within one week. The property's infrastructure maintenance appears to be actively managed, as evidenced by the completed permits for sewer lateral replacement and recent plumbing work. The area around the building has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, including sidewalk defects (2013), garbage collection concerns (2013), and several parking-related incidents. Recent 311 calls (2022-2023) have primarily involved street cleaning and abandoned vehicle services, which are external to the building's direct management. While the building has faced some environmental challenges in the past, particularly in 2008 with reports of waste on the street, these appear to have been addressed through standard municipal procedures. The property's maintenance record shows regular updates and improvements to key systems, suggesting ongoing attention to building upkeep despite the historical pest control issues.

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Risk rating

How 555 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
69th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 534 are predicted to be safer.

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.

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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 79.9%
Moderate concern 14.1%
Severe concern 6.0%
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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The story over time

555 2Nd Ave event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Aug 14
Kitchen powder room laundry
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Electrical PermitJul 15
Kitchen powderroom laundry

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