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506-508 23Rd Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1565027 2 units · 2 fl · 1919

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 506-508 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 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1919
Total area3,062 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1565027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chu/Tang Family Trust
Mailing address
Wai Man Chu & Yu Xian Tang 506 23Rd Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
120903

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508 23rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
506 23rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 506-508 23rd Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond district is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1919, currently owned by the Chu/tang Family Trust. The building's history reveals several significant modifications in the mid-1980s, including a horizontal extension and rear addition completed in 1986, and a one-story addition completed in 1985. Of particular note is an enforcement action in 1996 regarding unauthorized unit modifications, which led to building permit #9607013 requiring the restoration of the property to its original two-unit configuration and the removal of an unauthorized basement kitchen, with additional follow-up permit #200002101610 in 2000 related to the same violation, though both permits have since expired.

The property has experienced recurring parking-related issues in recent years, with multiple enforcement actions taken between 2021 and 2024. These incidents include several cases of vehicles blocking driveways and parking on sidewalks, with three citations issued and several situations where officers were unable to locate the offending vehicles. Other incidents of note include reports of abandoned vehicles, street cleaning issues, and one open complaint to the Department of Public Transportation regarding paint shop matters as of November 2023. The most recent building-related incident was a garbage and debris case in July 2024, which was resolved promptly. While the building's structural modifications appear to have been properly completed in the 1980s, the property has faced ongoing challenges with street parking compliance in the surrounding area.

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Risk rating

How 506-508 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

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
69th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 698 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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 severity forecast
No violation 82.7%
Moderate concern 12.4%
Severe concern 4.9%
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

506-508 23Rd Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 18
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestApr 04
Garbage and debris

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