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548-550 3Rd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1545038 2 units · 2 fl · 1912

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 548-550 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 1912
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 built1912
Total area3,043 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1545038
Ownership

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

Owner name
Michael Gilbert Revoc Trust
Mailing address
550 3rd Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
082106

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548 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
550 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 548-550 3rd Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by the Michael Gilbert Revocable Trust, was constructed in 1912 and has a two-story flats/duplex configuration. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most recent being a $27,500 reroofing project completed in 2019, and previously, major structural maintenance in 2013 including repairs to exterior stair footings and replacement of front steps. A comprehensive renovation in 2006 included updates to Unit 548's kitchen and bathroom fixtures, window replacements, and furnace installation, accompanied by related electrical work for lighting and HVAC systems. Earlier historical records show additional maintenance work from the 1990s, including roof work and seismic improvements.

The building's recent history has been marked by parking-related issues, particularly between 2021 and 2023, with multiple instances of vehicles blocking driveways or parking on sidewalks, resulting in several citations being issued. There is an open maintenance issue from December 2024 regarding an overgrown tree reported to Public Works. While these parking enforcement matters suggest ongoing challenges with street parking in the vicinity, they are more indicative of neighborhood conditions rather than building-specific issues. The property's documented maintenance history shows regular upkeep of major systems and infrastructure, with no recorded complaints or violations directly related to building safety or habitability.

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Risk rating

How 548-550 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
99th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 17 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
95%
No DBI
violation
5%
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 permits, owner's portfolio

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

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 87.9%
Moderate concern 9.4%
Severe concern 2.7%
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

548-550 3Rd Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Oct 28
New adu on 1/f: new living/dining room, kitchen, berdoom, bathroom & 2 closets.
$30,000 · Approved
Planning RecordOct 28
Convert existing storage space into a 607 sq ft ADU that includes: New living/dining room, new kitchen, new bedroom, new bathroom and new 2 closets.

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