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515-517 3Rd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1546004 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 515-517 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 1906
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 built1906
Total area2,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1546004
Ownership

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

Owner name
He Jian
Mailing address
1832 Castenada Dr Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
012407

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515 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
517 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 515-517 3rd Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood is a century-old, two-story flats and duplex structure currently owned by He Jian. The building has undergone significant renovations in recent years, with the most substantial work occurring in 2022, including a comprehensive remodel of Unit 515 featuring the addition of two bathrooms, kitchen relocation, bedroom modifications, and installation of a new laundry room, along with the construction of a rear deck (10'x14') and associated electrical and plumbing upgrades, all completed at a cost of approximately $85,000. The property previously underwent significant improvements in 2008, including window replacements, staircase repairs, and second-floor bathroom and kitchen remodeling, though a proposed three-story rear addition from 2007 was cancelled.

The building's history includes one notable complaint from 2012 regarding overcrowding and unauthorized rental activities, though this was promptly abated within six days. Earlier complaints from 2008 concerned unposted construction permits and noise, which were also resolved. Infrastructure issues outside the building have been documented through 311 calls, including two instances of blocked driveways in 2023, a sewage vent issue in 2020, and various street maintenance and parking concerns, though these are generally routine urban issues not specific to the building's condition. While there were some sidewalk defects reported in 2017 and utility excavation concerns in 2012, these were addressed by city services. The property's renovation history demonstrates regular maintenance and upgrading of facilities, with no recent building code violations or planning complaints on record.

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Risk rating

How 515-517 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
95th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 86 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

Director's hearings, owner's portfolio

Escalated DBI enforcement actions across all of this owner's buildings.

Property class: single-family home

Single-family homes (class A) have distinct violation and complaint patterns from multi-family buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 89.7%
Moderate concern 8.3%
Severe concern 2.0%
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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515-517 3Rd Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Nov 19
Garbage and debris
furniture

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