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574 3Rd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1545032 4 units · 2 fl · 1914

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 574 3Rd 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 1914
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1914
Total area3,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1545032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lenvin Nancy C
Mailing address
9 Gerke Aly San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
120412

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Initial analysis

The 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building at 574 3rd Ave in San Francisco's Inner Richmond district, owned by Nancy C Lenvin, was constructed in 1914 and has undergone several significant improvements over the past decades. Most notably, during 2011-2012, the property received substantial upgrades including kitchen remodels in units #2 and #4, electrical system enhancements with a new 200-amp service and four 100-amp meters, and mechanical improvements including a new furnace installation with ductwork. Recent building activity includes a January 2024 complaint regarding construction dust containment issues, which was promptly addressed within four days.

Historical records show the building underwent major rehabilitation work in 1987-1988, focusing on bathroom and kitchen remodeling in units #2 and #4. In 2002, the property experienced a cluster of fire safety violations that were resolved by January 2003, including issues with garbage receptacle placement, fire extinguisher requirements, and security features. The building's maintenance history indicates regular updates to essential systems, including a 2012 kitchen fixture upgrade, basement improvements, and various plumbing and electrical works. Two routine safety inspections were conducted in 2001 and 2015, and a 2010 scheduled inspection revealed mold issues in one bedroom that were subsequently addressed. The most recent disturbances at the property have been related to construction work, with minimal impact on overall building systems and safety features.

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Risk rating

How 574 3Rd 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
17th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1430 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

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 severity forecast
No violation 69.0%
Moderate concern 22.4%
Severe concern 8.6%
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

574 3Rd Ave event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Apr 06
Date last observed: 03-apr-26; time last observed: 04/03/2025; floor: 1; unit: 103; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling mold; ; additional information: mold in bedroom that keeps reappearing. spreads back in one week or 10 days;
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