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515-517 23Rd Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1566004

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 515-517 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 unknown
2 or more units
? 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
Unknown
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Coverage unclear. AB 1482 turns on the certificate-of-occupancy date and property type — confirm the year the building was completed.

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
Units
Floors
Year built
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1566004
Ownership

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

Mailing address
515-517 23rd Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
February 14, 2020

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517 23rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
515 23rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 515-517 23rd Avenue is a two-story, multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1916 and currently owned by Alexandra & Olivier Sinson, this flats and duplex-style building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years. Most notably, in 2019, the building received a comprehensive kitchen renovation including cabinet replacement and new granite countertops, followed by plumbing work to relocate laundry facilities and electrical upgrades for kitchen receptacles. In 2020, the bathroom was updated with modern fixtures and flooring. The building's maintenance history shows attention to upkeep, with records showing a street space permit issued in 2015 and reroofing work in 1995.

The property experienced two tenant buyouts in August 2019, with one unit at 517 23rd Avenue receiving $65,000 for two tenants, and another at 515 23rd Avenue receiving $25,000 for one tenant. More recently, there has been a pattern of parking-related issues near the property, with multiple 311 calls regarding driveway blocking between 2020 and 2024, resulting in numerous citations and at least one tow. The most recent parking enforcement actions occurred in early 2024, suggesting ongoing challenges with parking management in the vicinity. While the building has undergone substantial improvements and maintained its infrastructure, the recent cluster of parking violations indicates an area of concern for resident access and convenience, though this is primarily an external neighborhood issue rather than a building-specific problem.

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Risk rating

How 515-517 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
89thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 248 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
91%
No DBI
violation
9%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 9%
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

515-517 23Rd Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Oct 27
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement

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