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530-532 3Rd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1545043 2 units · 2 fl · 1909

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 530-532 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 1909
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.

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 1909
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1909
Total area2,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1545043
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
532 3rd Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
March 17, 1999

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532 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
530 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 530-532 3rd Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by Wilma Chu, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1909. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including garage additions and basement modifications in 1997, and more recently, a complete sewer line replacement from the foundation to the house trap in December 2022. In terms of building maintenance history, there was an incident in 2018 involving a sewage backup that was promptly resolved, and a lead paint complaint was filed in 2019, though it is currently listed as not active with Housing Inspection Services.

The property has experienced some infrastructure challenges over the past decade, with documented sewage system issues in 2017-2018, and a tree-related incident in 2005 when a rear tree reportedly posed a danger to a shed. Several street-related issues have been recorded, including multiple instances of driveway blocking (most recently in 2020) and various streetlight maintenance needs in 2017-2018, all of which were resolved through appropriate channels. A notable graffiti incident on a street light pole was addressed by the SES Graffiti Crew in 2017. The building's permit history shows appropriate responses to structural and maintenance needs, with the most recent significant work being the 2022 sewer line replacement, which indicates active maintenance of essential systems.

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Risk rating

How 530-532 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

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
68thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 551 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

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

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 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

530-532 3Rd Ave event timeline

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2022
Plumbing Permit Dec 13
Work category: 1p; replace sewer line from foundation of the house to house-trap approximate 18 feet
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