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602-608 27Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1569033 4 units · 2 fl · 1923

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. 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 602-608 27Th 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 1923
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area3,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1569033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chun Family Lvg Tr Dtd 5/17
Mailing address
Chun Victor Chew & Monica M 569 26Th Ave Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
042412

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606 27th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
608 27th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
602 27th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
604 27th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The Chun Family Trust owns this two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located at 602-608 27th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1923, the property has experienced some significant maintenance and safety issues over its history. Most recently, in May 2024, there were complaints about water drainage problems, with reports of a non-functional outdoor drain causing water intrusion and odor issues, though these complaints have since been marked as not active. The building had a notable cluster of violations in November 2000, including multiple security and fire safety issues such as the need for self-closing exterior doors, removal of combustible storage or installation of fire sprinklers, and gas utility shutoff tool requirements. All of these violations were abated by December 2000. The property's permit history shows minimal activity, with only two permits on record: a sidewalk-related permit from 2001 (which expired) and a street space permit from 2016.

Recent maintenance and enforcement activity has primarily centered around parking issues, with multiple reports of driveway blocking between 2022 and 2025, though parking enforcement has generally been responsive, issuing citations where applicable. There was also a sidewalk odor investigation in October 2024 related to construction activity, which was resolved. The building underwent a routine housing inspection in 2008, though no violations from this inspection are recorded. The property's recent history suggests ongoing challenges with drainage and parking issues, while historical violations indicate previous concerns about building security and fire safety that were addressed more than two decades ago.

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Risk rating

How 602-608 27Th 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
9th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2048 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 50.4%
Moderate concern 30.6%
Severe concern 19.1%
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

602-608 27Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
DBI Complaint May 14
Outdoor drain is not functional and causing water intrusion and odor issues. appear to be connected to septic drain. the drain is located through the backyard at the side of the building, and underneath the outdoor stairwell.
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintMay 13
Date last observed: 10-may-24; time last observed: 11:00am; floor: ground lev; unit: located in; exact location: side bldg; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion; broken sewer; plumbing leak; ; additional information: water drain is clogged/ and not draining, causing water intrusion and odor issues;

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