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522 23Rd Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1565024 2 units · 3 fl · 2001

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 522 23Rd 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 2001
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.

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 2001
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Floors3
Year built2001
Total area4,326 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1565024
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Wee Jung Chan & Sau Kuen Ts 522 23Rd Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 2-unit residential building at 522 23rd Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by the Chan/tse Family Trust Dtd 3, was constructed in 2001 following the demolition of a previous single-family dwelling. The three-story building was originally completed at a cost of $388,000, with additional basement modifications for storage rooms and a half bath legalized in 2001 at a cost of $5,000. The property has experienced several code compliance issues over its history, with the most significant being unauthorized construction in 2001 of storage rooms and a bathroom in the garage area, and a sewer line replacement in 2007 that lacked proper permits and inspections. These violations were eventually abated, though they indicate past concerns with permit compliance. The building underwent various structural modifications and repairs in the late 1990s, including footing repairs and temporary shoring work, while historical records show earlier termite damage and plans for a rear addition from the 1990s that were later withdrawn.

More recent history of the property shows no significant building violations since 2007, though there has been ongoing maintenance and operational attention required regarding parking enforcement. Between 2020-2023, there were multiple complaints and calls regarding parking violations, particularly relating to sidewalk parking, with several citations issued. The most recent infrastructure concern was a pavement defect reported in November 2024. A notable planning record indicates a past issue regarding the construction of a third unit in the basement, though this was marked as closed and abated. The building's documented permit and violation history suggests a pattern of unauthorized modifications and subsequent compliance efforts, particularly in its early years, with fewer such issues arising in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 522 23Rd 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
98thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 45 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
96%
No DBI
violation
4%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 4%
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

522 23Rd Ave event timeline

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

2025
Tenant Buyout Sep 04
Tenant buyout · $31,500
3 tenant(s)

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