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2909 Anza St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1563045 2 units · 2 fl · 1919

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 2909 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 1919
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.

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 1919
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1919
Total area2,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1563045
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2909 Anza St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story residential building at 2909 Anza Street in San Francisco's Central Richmond district, owned by Wong Wing & Dorothy Wong Su, was constructed in 1919 and has a documented history of both maintenance and concerning incidents. Most recently, in March 2024, significant plumbing work was initiated to address a leaking pipe in an upstairs bathroom, including mold and asbestos remediation, bathroom remodeling, and conversion of the bathtub to a walk-in shower at a cost of $25,236. The building has experienced multiple serious allegations regarding utility usage, with two complaints filed in 2024 (June and August) claiming improper use of tenant gas lines by the owner, though these cases are currently listed as not active.

The property has undergone several improvements over the years, including the installation of aluminum windows in 1989. A notable infrastructure issue occurred in May 2018 with a sewage backup incident that required attention from PUC Sewer Operations. The building's surroundings have experienced various maintenance and enforcement challenges, particularly regarding parking violations on the sidewalk, with multiple citations issued between 2018 and 2024. There have also been recurring issues with street cleanliness, as evidenced by several 311 calls for general cleaning needs and garbage issues between 2019 and 2024, including a resolved case involving abandoned furniture in September 2024. The property appears to have received regular maintenance attention over the years, but the recent utility usage allegations and water-related issues warrant attention to building systems and tenant relations.

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Risk rating

How 2909 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
88thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 270 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
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 10%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2909 Anza St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 22
Garbage and debris
furniture

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