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683 28Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1571005G 2 units · 2 fl · 1924

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 683 28Th 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 1924
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.

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 1924
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

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
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area2,640 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1571005G
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Fell Brady Louis & Lucarini 685 28Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
September 30, 2015

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Initial analysis

The Fell Family Trust's property at 683 28th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story flats and duplex building located in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, constructed in 1924. The building has undergone significant recent improvements, particularly in 2022, with major renovations including foundation work, garage-level excavations to create an 8-foot ceiling space for a conditioned office workshop with powder bath, and comprehensive systems upgrades including new water heaters, furnace installations, and electrical enhancements. The foundation work has been notable, with a revision completed in August 2022 to modify the foundation on the south wall, though an earlier pressure grouting permit from June 2022 was withdrawn.

The property has experienced several maintenance and infrastructure issues over the past 15 years, with the most serious being a 2008 side sewer problem involving water leakage. Other documented incidents include multiple parking violations in the vicinity (two sidewalk parking cases in 2018, driveway blocking issue in 2022), a tree damage report in 2020, and a streetlight outage in 2015. A 745 alarm system activation was recorded with no fire or civilian injuries. The preserved building history shows regular maintenance and upgrading of both building systems and infrastructure, particularly during the 2022 renovations, suggesting active property management. The most recent 311 call from August 2024 regarding garbage and debris was resolved, though it occurred after the most recent building work was completed.

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Risk rating

How 683 28Th 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
93rdpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 158 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
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
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.

Building age

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

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

Property class: single-family home

Single-family homes (class A) have distinct violation and complaint patterns from multi-family buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 8%
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

683 28Th Ave event timeline

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

2022
Building Permit Aug 11
Revision 202202017091. existing foundation on south wall to remain. provide new foundation to the interior of south wall.
$1 · Complete
Plumbing PermitJul 15
Install new water heater relocte two water heaters, new bath room and fl. drain

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