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556 5th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

3
Complaints
0
Fire Incidents
23
311 Calls
3
Permits

Risk Assessment

36
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 36% chance of no major maintenance issues.
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The property at 556 5th Avenue in the Inner Richmond is a 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1970, currently owned by the Lingxia Xu Trust. The building underwent significant modifications between 2019 and 2021, including the legalization of an unauthorized dwelling unit (ADU) in 2019, followed by comprehensive fire safety upgrades in 2021 that included the installation of sprinklers throughout the ground floor, a new fire alarm system, and monitoring equipment costing approximately $22,900 in total.

The building has seen various improvements over the years, including the addition of a rear deck (2015), window replacements (2014), and the installation of new tankless water heaters (2014). Several building code enforcement issues were documented between 2015 and 2016, with complaints regarding unpermitted construction work, including concerns about an unauthorized deck and an in-law unit that eventually required legalization through Ordinance 43-14. The property has also been subject to routine safety inspections by housing authorities in 1999, 2004, and 2015.

More recent activity includes multiple complaints about parking enforcement in 2023, with several citations issued for driveway blocking, though these are not directly related to building conditions. The building's maintenance history shows typical urban building upkeep and upgrading practices, culminating in substantial fire safety improvements in 2021. Two minor fire-related incidents were recorded, but no civilian injuries were reported in either case.

Last updated: January 17, 2025
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Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Inner Richmond.

Building Characteristics

Total units 5
Year built 1970
Total area 4663 sq ft
Floors 2
Tax Abatements None
Building Class A - Apartment 4 units or less
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Key Building Statistics

3
Building Complaints
Number of complaints filed with the Department of Building Inspection in the last 7 years.
0
Code Violations
Building code violations issued by DBI in the last 7 years.
0
Fire Incidents
Total number of fire incidents reported at this building.
0
DBI Director Hearings
Number of Director's Hearings held by DBI in the last 7 years.
23
311 Calls
Number of 311 calls for this building.
0
Fire Injuries
Number of fire injuries reported by SFFD.
3
Building Permits
Number of building permits issued by DBI.

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556 5th Ave Landlord Information

Ownership Data

Ownership data from the Secured Roll (property tax) provided by the SF Assessor-Recorder.

NameAddress
Lingxia Xu TrustXu Lingxia Trustee 1675 29Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122

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556 5th Ave Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1979
Units
More than 1 unit
Rent Board Registration
Not applicable
Additional Info
N/A
Year BuiltUnitsRent Board RegistrationAdditional Info
Before 1979 >1 unit N/A N/A

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311 Housing Complaints

The table below shows the 311 housing complaints received regarding the conditions at 556 5th Ave, as well as requests for service nearby.

OpenedCategoryResponsible AgencyRequest TypeRequest DetailsStatus
2025-03-23 15:40:15+00:00 Street and Sidewalk Cleaning PW - Street and Environmental Servicesgarbage_and_debrisother_loose_garbage_debris_yard_waste Closed
2024-10-01 10:10:54+00:00 Street and Sidewalk Cleaning Recology - Overflowinggarbage_and_debrismissed_trashrecyclecompost_collection Closed
2024-07-09 16:53:27+00:00 Street and Sidewalk Cleaning Recology - Abandonedgarbage_and_debrisother_loose_garbage_debris_yard_waste Closed
2023-08-25 14:38:00+00:00 Parking Enforcement Parking Enforcement Dispatch QueueBlocking_Driveway_Cite_OnlySilver - Honda fit - 6pqyo78 Closed
2023-08-03 16:33:00+00:00 Parking Enforcement Parking Enforcement Dispatch QueueBlocking_Driveway_Cite_OnlyWhite - Mercedes - 8zml489 Closed
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DBI Complaints

Complaints received by the Department of Building Inspection.

Date FiledDate AbatedAssigned DivisionComplaint DescriptionStatusLink
2020-11-23 00:00:00+00:00NoneBuilding Inspection DivisionExcessive construction noise (311 sr#13168546) Not Active View on DBI
2016-07-05 00:00:00+00:00NoneBuilding Inspection DivisionDate last observed: 04-jul-16; time last observed: noon; identity of person performing the work: unknown but appears to have be; floor: ground; exact location: rear bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; work beyond scope of permit; other building; ; additional information: added fence without permit. built illegal deck and outdoor structure in the back of the building without permit.; Not Active View on DBI
2016-02-08 00:00:00+00:00NoneBuilding Inspection DivisionDate last observed: 06-feb-16; time last observed: noon; identity of person performing the work: asian workers, no job card pos; floor: garage; unit: unit is at; exact location: in-law unit; building type: residence/dwelling illegal unit; ; additional information: illegal in-law just finished construction in back of garage; Not Active View on DBI
2015-12-30 00:00:00+00:00NoneHousing Inspection ServicesRoutine safety inspection Not Active View on DBI
2015-09-11 00:00:00+00:00NoneBuilding Inspection Division--- they are building an add on inthe back of the building without a permit Not Active View on DBI
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DBI Violations

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Fire Violations

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Fire Incidents

Historical fire incident records for the property.

Incident DatePrimary SituationIgnition CauseCivilian Injuries
2023-06-17 00:00:00+00:00554 Assist invalidNone0
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Building Permits

Permit records for 556 5th Ave.

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Electrical Permits

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Plumbing Permits

Plumbing system permits for the building.

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Planning Records

Planning records for the property.

DateProject AddressDescriptionApplicant
556 05TH AVE 94118Legalization of 1 dwelling unit on the 1st floor per Ord. 43-14 in an existing 4-unit 3-story building. No expansion or alteration to the front facade is proposed. Comply with Planning Code Enforcement case #2018-016693ENF. Not a project under CEQA.Mak, Sandy
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Tenant Buyouts

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