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1525-1529 Anza St

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1549047 3 units · 2 fl · 1908

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Richmond — not a forecast
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 1525-1529 Anza St 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 1908
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1908
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area3,375 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1549047
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Hing J Wong 2160 Brittany Ct Concord CA 94518
Last sale

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1525 Anza St, San Francisco, CA 94118
1529 Anza St, San Francisco, CA 94118
1527 Anza St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The Wong Trust-owned multi-family residential building at 1525-1529 Anza Street in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood is a two-story, three-unit structure built in 1908, currently classified as a Flats & Duplex building. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past three decades, with the most recent being a complete roof replacement in August 2019 costing $19,200, which included installation of new composition shingles while preserving the original terra cotta clay tile on the front facade. Prior to this, the building experienced a recurring theme of roof maintenance, with another reroofing project initiated in 2017 costing $9,100. Additional major renovations were carried out in 2005, including repairs to the porch and second exit stairs, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and installation of 3/4 hour rated windows, while a comprehensive electrical upgrade was completed in 2006, involving the installation of 14 lights, 16 switches, 25 receptacles, and three panels.

The building's maintenance history reveals attention to structural integrity, with earlier repairs addressing issues such as dry rot in the front stairs (1995) and the installation of vinyl siding on the rear and side walls (1998). Routine housing inspections were conducted in 1999 and 2004, with no active violations recorded. The property has experienced several recent quality-of-life issues near the building, including multiple reports of sidewalk parking violations in 2023-2024, though these were primarily street-related enforcement matters rather than building-specific problems. Other recent incidents include an overgrown tree issue in August 2023 (which was addressed by DPW), a non-offensive graffiti incident in July 2019 that was administratively closed, and some minor street cleaning matters from 2014. The overall maintenance record suggests regular upkeep of the property, with particular attention paid to roof maintenance and structural elements over the years.

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Risk rating

How 1525-1529 Anza St'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
55thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 775 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Building age

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1525-1529 Anza St event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Jun 09
Repair front stairs and landing under 50%, back stair repair under 50% - no changes to the existing and proposed materials.
$10,000 · Issued
Planning RecordJun 09
1525 ANZA ST - Approved - Repair front stairs and landing under 50%, back stair repair under 50% - No changes to the existing and proposed materials.

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