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590-592 5Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1547028 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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
Above average
avg 0.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 590-592 5Th 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 1907
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 built1907
Total area2,450 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1547028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dorothy Boerste Revoc Lvg T
Mailing address
Boerste Dorothy Trustee 590 5Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
060706

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590 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
592 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 590-592 5th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, built in 1907, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most notably, in early 2021, housing inspection services documented serious habitability concerns in unit 590, including chronic mold issues, unsanitary conditions, and problems with plumbing fixtures. Complaints from 2018 had already highlighted various maintenance problems, including heating system malfunctions, water heater issues, and concerns about bathroom privacy and door functionality. The property underwent several structural and system upgrades between 2004-2009, including a complete reroofing, garage structural work, plumbing upgrades, and an electrical service upgrade to 200 amps. A notable incident occurred in 2021 when unauthorized partition walls were constructed in the garage, creating storage rooms without proper permits.

Historical records show consistent maintenance efforts, including regular updates to building systems such as water heaters (2007-2008) and garage improvements, though some work has been completed without proper permits. Fire safety inspections in 2020 identified blocked exits as a violation, though the disposition was listed as "No Merit" for combustible materials. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 and early 2025 have primarily concerned reports of garbage and debris outside the property, though these issues appear to have been promptly addressed. The building's most recent significant complaints and violations have been resolved, with the last major housing violation from 2021 being closed in August 2021 when the unauthorized partitions were addressed through proper permitting. The property management has undertaken various improvements over the years, though there have been recurring issues with timely maintenance and habitability concerns, particularly in 2018-2021.

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Risk rating

How 590-592 5Th 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
25th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1292 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 56.3%
Moderate concern 30.1%
Severe concern 13.6%
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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590-592 5Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 18
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestApr 10
Abandoned vehicle

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