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551-553 22Nd Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1565006A 2 units · 3 fl · 2015

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 551-553 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 2015
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built2015
Total area4,092 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1565006A
Ownership

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

Owner name
May Yon Lee Ma Living Trust
Mailing address
Ma May Yon Lee - Ttee 551 22Nd Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
071817

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553 22nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
551 22nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 551-553 22nd Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a modern 3-story, 2-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 2015, following the demolition of a single-family residence in December 2010. The new construction project, which had an estimated cost of $800,000, was completed successfully and included comprehensive modern amenities such as radiant heating systems with two boilers, five bathrooms, two kitchens, complete electrical systems with 200-amp service, and appropriate plumbing infrastructure. The building's construction process went through proper channels with multiple permits issued, including street space permits in 2014 and necessary utility installations.

The property has experienced recurring issues with parking violations, particularly regarding blocked driveways, with multiple citations issued between 2023 and 2024, suggesting ongoing challenges with street parking management in the area. Other recent incidents include a garbage and debris complaint in November 2024 that was resolved, and a sign repair issue in October 2023. The building's systems and infrastructure appear to have been properly installed and maintained, as evidenced by the comprehensive range of permits during construction and the absence of any significant maintenance issues on record since completion. The property has undergone appropriate regulatory processes for both demolition and new construction, with all necessary permits obtained and completed, including CEQA clearance and approvals that did not require discretionary review.

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Risk rating

How 551-553 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

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
100th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 0 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
96%
No DBI
violation
4%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 90.4%
Moderate concern 6.0%
Severe concern 3.6%
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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The story over time

551-553 22Nd Ave event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2024
311 Request Nov 15
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestMar 30
Blocking driveway cite only

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