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557-559 15Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1558013B 2 units · 2 fl · 1915

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
Above average
avg 0.5
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 557-559 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 1915
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 built1915
Total area3,414 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1558013B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lin Harry Song
Mailing address
557 15th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
121312

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557 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
559 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 557-559 15th Avenue in the Central Richmond district is a two-story, multi-family residential building containing two units, constructed in 1915 and currently owned by Harry Song Lin. The building underwent significant renovation work between 2007-2011, including a horizontal addition to convert a single-family home into two units, with associated plumbing, electrical, and building permits showing comprehensive updates to systems and infrastructure: 200-amp electrical service upgrade, new plumbing installations for bathrooms and kitchens, and gas-related systems. A complaint was filed in October 2010 regarding issues with a front gate and basement gaps related to foundation work, though this was quickly addressed within three days.

More recently, there have been two notable maintenance issues in 2024 that may affect resident quality of life: a sewage back-up discharge from the side sewer vent in October and various parking-related incidents near the property, including multiple cases of driveway blocking that resulted in citations between 2022 and 2024. While the building's major systems appear to have received proper initial upgrades during the 2007-2011 renovation period, the recent sewer issue suggests potential infrastructure maintenance needs. The property has also experienced recurring parking enforcement matters in the surrounding area, with multiple citations issued for sidewalk parking and blocked driveways, indicating possible ongoing challenges with street access and parking control in the vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 557-559 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
40th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1350 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.3%
Moderate concern 18.8%
Severe concern 5.8%
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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557-559 15Th Ave event timeline

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2026
Building Violation (NOV) Feb 17
Building violation
It is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend, the reinspection as scheduled on this n…
Building Violation (NOV)Feb 17
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