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575-577 5Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1548019 2 units · 2 fl · 1910

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Richmond — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.9
1
FewerMore

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

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 575-577 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 1910
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1910
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area2,060 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1548019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Tony K T Fong 577 5Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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577 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
575 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 575-577 5th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond district is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1910. The building's maintenance history shows attention to critical safety issues, with a major routine safety inspection in February 2016 revealing multiple violations that were subsequently addressed by April 2016. These violations included repairs needed for wooden stairs, installation of carbon monoxide alarms, and various fire safety concerns such as emergency exiting, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and wood stair and deck conditions. Structural improvements include reroofing completed in 2012 (cost: $10,280) and dry rot repairs in the back stairway in 2016 (cost: $3,000), demonstrating ongoing maintenance of the building's infrastructure.

The building's recent history (2022-2024) shows minimal internal issues but some external neighborhood concerns, including several instances of illegal parking on sidewalks (with one citation issued), sidewalk debris, and graffiti incidents in the surrounding area, all of which were addressed by city services. Earlier routine inspections in 1999, 2004, and 2010, as well as a 1986 permit to bring the building to code, indicate that the property has been subject to regular oversight and enforcement of housing standards over the years. The most recent building-related permit on record from 2018 was for street space usage, though its cost is listed as $0. While the property has had its share of maintenance challenges, particularly regarding fire safety and stairway conditions, the prompt response to violations and completion of necessary repairs is notable, with all identified problems being officially abated.

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Risk rating

How 575-577 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
70thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 517 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

575-577 5Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Oct 29
Concerned the electrical work is being done with out needed permits. concerned it is a fire hazard
Electrical Inspection Division
Building Violation (NOV)Jun 06
Fire damage severe charring on rear wall on top floor. some charring in bathroom ceiling and smoke damage on middle floor. middle floor damaged sheetrock in living area. top floor sheetrock damage throughout the unit. living room has severe char on exterior top floor. bottom floor unit has severe charring on the rear exterior wall adjacent to kitchen. code/section: sfbc 102a monthly monitoring fee applies. code/section: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k

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