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545-547 3Rd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1546009 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 545-547 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
Blocklot1546009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kwong Shi Yee & Sui Tao Yu
Mailing address
Shi Yee & Siu Tao Kwong 650 12Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
102594

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547 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
545 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-story, two-unit multi-family residential building at 545-547 3rd Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by Kwong Shi Yee & Sui Tao Yu, was constructed in 1906 and has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related events over its history. In 2012, the building experienced a notable incident involving water leakage throughout the apartment, accompanied by mold growth and lead paint concerns, which were officially documented in March 2012 and resolved by March 2013. During this same period, the building received electrical system upgrades with the installation of 175-amp services, and street space usage permits were issued in November 2012. A reroofing project was completed in 2000 at a cost of $4,000.

More recently, in January 2024, a fire safety inspection revealed blocked exits, though this condition was promptly corrected within one week. The building has also experienced recurring parking enforcement issues nearby, with multiple citations issued between 2021 and 2025 for vehicles parking on sidewalks and blocking driveways. While some of these parking complaints were not validated or resulted in citations, they indicate ongoing challenges with street parking in the area. The building's maintenance history shows appropriate follow-up to safety violations, with the 2012 lead paint and mold issues being systematically addressed, though the presence of these concerns at that time raises historical safety considerations.

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Risk rating

How 545-547 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
59th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 706 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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 80.3%
Moderate concern 12.6%
Severe concern 7.1%
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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545-547 3Rd Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Mar 10
Sewage back-up discharge
from side sewer vent

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