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578-580 5Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1547031 3 units · 2 fl · 1988

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 578-580 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 1988
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1988
Total area3,527 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1547031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chan Family Trust
Mailing address
Albert & Catherine Chan Tru 580 5Th Ave Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
050901

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580 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
578 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The 578-580 5th Avenue property is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located in the Inner Richmond neighborhood, owned by the Chan Family Trust and constructed in 1988 following the demolition of a previous structure in late 1986. The building has undergone several improvements over the years, with the most recent significant modification being the addition of exterior stairs in 2021, which included installing a fire-rated wall and converting an existing window into a new door for access. Other notable upgrades include front window replacements in 2015, a residential wiring upgrade in 2017, and regular safety inspections by Housing Inspection Services, including a routine inspection in 2016.

The building's history shows one fire-related violation in 2010 regarding combustible storage, which was resolved within three weeks. A minor infrastructure issue was reported in 2011 concerning a lifted sidewalk, though this does not directly impact the building itself. Recent external concerns have included a tree potentially damaging the property (2021), though this was managed through the city's Urban Forestry program, and a driveway blocking incident (2022) that could not be validated. The property has maintained compliance through regular inspections and prompt attention to required improvements, with no ongoing violations or safety concerns recorded in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 578-580 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
93th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 121 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
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 complaints, owner's portfolio

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.0%
Moderate concern 9.5%
Severe concern 8.5%
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

578-580 5Th Ave event timeline

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

2021
Building Permit Feb 12
The project will add a new set of exterior stairs to the rear of the extg 3 units residential bldg. the stairs are 1 story tall and require a 6 ft, ht. fire rated wall at the side property line. an extg window will be switched out to a new exterior door to access stairs.
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