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511-513 14Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1557001A 2 units · 2 fl · 1923

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 Central Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 511-513 14Th 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 1923
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area3,514 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1557001A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Felix & Mary Lim 1999 Fmly
Mailing address
519 6th Ave Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
090903

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513 14th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
511 14th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 511-513 14th Avenue, located in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, has been under the ownership of Felix & Mary Lim Family Trust since 1999. This 2-story flats and duplex structure, built in 1923, has undergone several significant renovations over the years, with the most substantial work occurring in 2008 when Unit 513 received comprehensive updates including new kitchen cabinets, floor coverings, fixtures, and bathroom renovations, with associated plumbing modifications costing approximately $17,000. Earlier improvements included a 2006 window replacement project converting 13 windows from wood to vinyl, a 2003 reroofing project, and various smaller repairs including sidewalk replacement and window installations in 1997.

The property has experienced multiple maintenance and sanitation issues in recent years, particularly during 2023-2024, with several 311 calls reporting concerns about street cleanliness, including instances of garbage, waste, and dumping. Notably, there were three reported cases of human or animal waste in May 2023, a medical waste incident involving needles in April 2021, and an encampment cleanup report in late 2020. While these exterior maintenance issues have been addressed by city services as documented in the 311 call resolutions, they suggest ongoing challenges in the immediate vicinity of the property. The building's permit history shows regular maintenance and upgrades to various systems and features over the years, indicating attention to property upkeep and modernization where feasible.

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Risk rating

How 511-513 14Th 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
57th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 968 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 79.6%
Moderate concern 15.2%
Severe concern 5.2%
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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