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614 30Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1572016M 5 units · 2 fl · 1927

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 614 30Th 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 1927
2 or more units
5 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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1927
Total area6,035 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1572016M
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fong/Poon Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Fong Shiu & Poon Ying Trust 614 30Th Ave Apt 4 San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
121416

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Initial analysis

614 30th Avenue is a two-story, five-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1927, currently owned by the Fong/poon Family Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements to enhance safety and modernization over the years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory Tier 3 soft-story retrofit in 2015, which included the installation of shear walls and steel moment frames, demonstrating compliance with current seismic safety requirements. In recent years, the building has received various updates, including the installation of new vinyl windows and a sliding door in 2018 ($16,000 project), and street-related improvements in 2017. The building has also undergone several maintenance projects, such as reroofing in 2006, foundation underpinning work in 1998, and exterior improvements including brick replacement with stucco in 1994.

The property experienced some fire safety compliance issues in 2002, when violations were recorded regarding combustible storage and fire proofing requirements, though these were promptly addressed and abated within approximately one month. Two routine housing inspections were conducted in 2002, with all issues resolved. More recent incidents near the property include a 2019 report of illegal postings and a 2018 complaint about an abandoned vehicle, both of which were resolved by city departments, though these external issues do not directly reflect on the building's condition or management. The building's maintenance record suggests regular upkeep and prompt attention to safety requirements, with the most recent major improvements focusing on energy efficiency (window upgrades) and seismic safety (soft-story retrofit).

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Risk rating

How 614 30Th 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
10th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2025 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 62.4%
Moderate concern 22.6%
Severe concern 15.0%
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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