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2917 Anza St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1563044B 4 units · 2 fl · 1915

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 Central Richmond — not a forecast
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 2917 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 1915
2 or more units
4 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.

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 1915
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1915
Total area2,686 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1563044B
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Woo Steven H & Carmen L,trs 212 20Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
July 30, 1997

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Initial analysis

The four-unit apartment building at 2917 Anza Street in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-story structure built in 1915 and currently owned by the Steven H & Carmen L Woo Rev Trust. The building's maintenance history reveals several significant events, particularly relating to repairs and safety compliance. In the early 1990s, the property underwent repairs for termite damage and legalized earthquake repair work from the 1989 earthquake. A notable cluster of violations was recorded in June 2002, primarily focused on fire safety and security issues, including the need for smoke detectors, self-closing exterior doors, fire extinguisher maintenance, and combustible storage concerns; however, all these violations were abated by August 2002. The building has undergone three major compliance-related permits: in 1983 to bring the building into full compliance, in 1990 for termite damage repair, and in 1993 for earthquake-related repairs.

More recent records show limited issues affecting the building directly, though there have been several parking-related complaints in the vicinity, most recently in August 2023, and a sewer-related incident in 2018 involving a vent issue that was subsequently cancelled as a duplicate service request. The most concerning historical event was a cluster of safety violations in 2002, though these were promptly addressed within approximately two months. Since that time, there have been no recorded building code violations or major repair issues, suggesting improved maintenance practices. The building's age, combined with its history of addressing various structural and safety concerns, reflects typical challenges faced by early-20th-century multi-family residential buildings in San Francisco.

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Risk rating

How 2917 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
30thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1575 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
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building age

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

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 22%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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