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679 26Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1569014 2 units · 2 fl · 1989

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 679 26Th 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 1989
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
Floors2
Year built1989
Total area2,571 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1569014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Brennan Lvg Trust
Mailing address
Brennan John Edward & Emeld 2 Oak Valley Dr Novato CA 94947
Last sale
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Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The property at 679 26th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building known as Brennan Lvg Trust, constructed in 1989 and classified as Flats & Duplex. The building has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance projects over the past two decades, with the most substantial recent work occurring between 2015-2016, including a kitchen remodeling project in the lower unit (completed in February 2016) that involved electrical upgrades, cabinet replacements, and new appliances, along with the installation of a new high-efficiency furnace (January 2016) and replacement water heater (March 2015). The building has received consistent roofing maintenance, with reroofing projects completed in 1997, 2010, and 2017 at costs ranging from $9,000 to $11,500.

A notable safety improvement was attempted in 2004 with a proposed upgrade to the second exit from the third floor level through the installation of a new rear stair, though this permit ultimately expired. The window replacement project in 2017 (completing the upgrade to two fixed and casement windows) was executed properly, maintaining the original size and configuration. The building's systems have received regular updates, including a comprehensive electrical upgrade in 2016 that added various kitchen fixtures and appliance connections. While there were two minor neighborhood service incidents recorded in 2010 and 2012 related to waste receptacles and an abandoned vehicle, these were not directly related to the building's condition or operation. The property demonstrates a pattern of regular maintenance and upgrading of essential systems, with proper permitting processes followed for most significant improvements.

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Risk rating

How 679 26Th 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
74th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 585 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

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 severity forecast
No violation 84.4%
Moderate concern 10.6%
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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