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523-525 22Nd Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1565002A 2 units · 2 fl · 1922

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 523-525 22Nd 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 1922
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 1922
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 built1922
Total area3,320 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1565002A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Richard & Mee Tam Toy, Trus 791 29Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

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Included addresses

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525 22nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
523 22nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The Toy Family Trust's property at 523-525 22nd Avenue in the Central Richmond district is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1922. The building's maintenance history shows several significant improvements, including a reroofing project in 2000 costing $5,500, exterior stucco and sheathing work completed in 1990, and window upgrades in 1984 when existing wood double-hung sashes were replaced with aluminum ones. The most concerning recent history includes a hoarding complaint filed in September 2021, which was referred to the Department of Public Health and finally closed in June 2023.

The property has experienced periodic issues with garbage and debris on or near the premises, with multiple reports (2021-2024) requiring Recology's intervention for street and sidewalk cleaning. There have been general requests for service to various city departments, including a sewer-related inquiry in November 2021 and multiple reports of pavement defects on the adjacent street (October 2020 and August 2021). A parking enforcement issue was documented in October 2022 when a vehicle was cited for blocking a driveway. A rent board-related inquiry was handled in July 2024 regarding fee and housing inventory matters, which was resolved with an address correction and waiver. The property's documented history shows regular maintenance updates typical for a building of its age, though the hoarding issue and persistent street cleaning needs may warrant attention.

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Risk rating

How 523-525 22Nd 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

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
18thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1845 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
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 29%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

523-525 22Nd Ave event timeline

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2021
Fire Complaint Sep 02
Hoarding
Referred To Dph

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