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697-699 28Th Ave

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

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 697-699 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area2,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1571005J
Ownership

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

Owner name
Nguyen Thinh & Pham Phuong
Mailing address
763 Niantic Ave Daly City CA 94014
Last sale
070921

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697 28th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
699 28th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 697-699 28th Avenue, owned by Nguyen Thinh & Pham Phuong, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1924 in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent major work being a re-roofing project completed in 2021 costing $14,000. The building has faced some maintenance challenges, including a plumbing violation in December 2017 involving a broken house trap that created a public nuisance, though this issue is listed as not active. Earlier improvements include a 2012 water heater replacement, kitchen and bathroom remodels in 1993, vinyl siding installation in 2003, and window modifications in 1989.

Recent activity at the property has primarily involved external maintenance issues, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding garbage and debris, including several reports of overflowing city garbage cans. There are currently two open concerns from 2024: an issue with tree roots damaging the sidewalk and a curb defect that has been accepted for review. The building has experienced several fire department responses, mostly for false alarms or smoke scares, though these incidents resulted in no civilian injuries. Notably, there was a tenant buyout event recorded in December 2020, with two tenants receiving $37,000 in compensation, but this amount appears to be lower than typical market rates for the area.

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Risk rating

How 697-699 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

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
75th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 562 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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building age

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 87.1%
Moderate concern 10.0%
Severe concern 2.9%
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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697-699 28Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 16
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestFeb 25
Sidewalk defect

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