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514 6Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1548045 5 units · 2 fl · 1964

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Richmond — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.9
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 514 6Th 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 1964
2 or more units
5 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 1964
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1964
Total area3,458 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1548045
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Lee Angela Li 582 19Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
November 15, 2000

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Initial analysis

The property at 514 6th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond district is a two-story, 5-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1964 and currently owned by Lee Family Service LLC. The building has undergone several significant events throughout its history, with the most recent major issue occurring in 2018 when multiple violations were documented, including unapproved window installations, water damage and mold issues, and various security and maintenance concerns. These violations were all abated by September 19, 2018, and included requirements for smoke detectors, proper garbage receptacle placement, and security improvements such as self-closing doors and deadlatch locks. Following these violations, the building received a window replacement permit in August 2018 to address the unapproved window installation, which was completed.

The building has maintained regular safety inspections over the years, with routine inspections conducted in 1999, 2002, 2016, and 2018. More recent history shows multiple 311 calls between 2022 and 2025, primarily related to parking issues, though these appear to be more related to street conditions than building-specific problems. There was one EMS-related fire incident recorded at the address, but no civilian injuries were reported. While the building has faced various violations and maintenance issues in the past, most have been resolved, and there have been no recent building violations or complaints on record. The property has an active record of responding to street cleaning and sidewalk maintenance needs, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding these services.

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Risk rating

How 514 6Th 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
42ndpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 999 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
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Owner's portfolio size

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 19%
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

514 6Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Aug 08
Replace federal pacific brand sub-panel with new panel, like for like no load and circuit add to the unit subpanel. unit # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and house. total six panels need to replace.
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