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539-541 19Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1562008 2 units · 2 fl · 1978

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 539-541 19Th 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 1978
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 built1978
Total area3,742 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1562008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Qamar Z Khan & Amna M Khan
Mailing address
Qamar Zaman Kan & Ammna M , 539 19Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
082718

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539 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
541 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 539-541 19th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-story structure built in 1978, currently owned by Qamar Z Khan & Amna M Khan. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decades, with the most recent major renovations occurring in 2016-2017, including a kitchen remodel featuring electrical rewiring, installation of new light fixtures, and a steel beam addition to remove a non-load bearing wall ($31,000 project cost). Prior improvements include the installation of a jetted tub in 2015 ($8,000), rear egress repairs and stair code compliance work in 2013 ($6,000), and vinyl siding installation in 2009 ($12,999). The building's maintenance history indicates attention to structural and safety concerns, with multiple permits showing proper permitting and inspections for various systems upgrades including plumbing and electrical work.

The property has experienced recurring issues with parking enforcement, particularly in 2024, with multiple reports of blocked driveways (six incidents between April-May 2024), though most cases resulted in either citations or officers not locating the vehicles in question. There are also two open reports of pavement defects from April-May 2024 that remain unresolved. The building's earlier history includes foundation-related work in 1988 and reroofing in 1989, though these permits have since expired. The permit records show consistent property maintenance and improvement efforts by the owners, with all recent permits marked as complete, suggesting compliance with local building codes and regulations.

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Risk rating

How 539-541 19Th 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
80th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 450 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 79.8%
Moderate concern 12.5%
Severe concern 7.7%
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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