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516-518 15Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1557033 2 units · 2 fl · 1916

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 516-518 15Th 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 1916
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 built1916
Total area3,840 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1557033
Ownership

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

Owner name
George T & Rosalind Y Taked
Mailing address
Takeda Rosallind Y & Tomiko 518 15Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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516 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
518 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 516-518 15th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1916, currently owned by George T & Rosalind Y Taked. The building has undergone several maintenance and safety improvements over the years, with the most recent significant work being completed in December 2023, involving the installation of a new fire warning system and electrical panel. In March 2010, the property received infrastructure upgrades including plumbing improvements with the replacement of the 1" water hose line from the meter to the riser main, along with street space and sidewalk repairs.

The building's recent history from 2024 reveals ongoing challenges with parking enforcement in the vicinity, with multiple reports of vehicles blocking driveways and parking on sidewalks. Between March and September 2024, there were several instances of vehicles requiring enforcement action, including citations for sidewalk parking and multiple reports of driveway obstructions, though enforcement officers were often unable to locate the offending vehicles. There were also several reports of abandoned vehicles in the area during 2024, with enforcement officers finding them gone upon arrival in most cases. While these parking issues don't directly impact the building's habitability, they may affect the convenience of access to the property. The last major building system update prior to the recent fire safety improvement was a reroofing project permitted in 1995, though this permit has since expired, suggesting this work was completed.

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Risk rating

How 516-518 15Th 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
56th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 990 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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 77.5%
Moderate concern 14.9%
Severe concern 7.5%
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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The story over time

516-518 15Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Nov 17
To remodel kitchen and bathroom. add 1 new bathroom at 2nd foor.
$40,000 · Complete
Building PermitNov 17
To remodel kitchen and bathroom. add 1 new bathroom at 1st foor.

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