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626 33Rd Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1575027 12 units · 3 fl · 1926

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. 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 Outer Richmond — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 626 33Rd 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 1926
2 or more units
12 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 1926
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area7,140 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1575027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
595 Ortega St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit apartment building at 626 33rd Avenue in the Outer Richmond, owned by Edith Y W Wong, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements since its construction in 1926. Most recently, in May 2024, the building received a fire alarm system upgrade including a new fire panel, low-frequency horns in units, and a wireless radio monitor, with these improvements confirmed in both building and electrical permits. The building has demonstrated compliance with important seismic safety requirements, having completed a soft-story retrofit in 2016 that included the installation of shear walls and special moment frames at a cost of $50,000. Past maintenance records show attention to structural elements, including the replacement of rotted rear wood stairs in 2015 and a gas line repair in Apartment 11 in 2010.

The building has experienced recurring fire system issues, with three fire alarm-related complaints in recent years (2024, 2021, and 2017) and a fire violation in 2021 regarding alarm system maintenance, though this was subsequently abated. Historical records from 2000 through 2008 show multiple fire safety violations that were addressed within reasonable timeframes, including issues with fire sprinklers, smoke enclosure doors, and fire escape maintenance, all of which were properly abated. The property has undergone various plumbing upgrades, including a significant repiping project in 2008 involving kitchen and bathroom renovations and new water service. A concerning incident occurred in July 2016 involving reports of white dust potentially containing asbestos debris, though this complaint was marked as not active. Recent history shows frequent parking issues on-site, with multiple citations issued for driveway blocking between 2021 and 2023, though these are not directly related to building safety or maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 626 33Rd 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
4thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 998 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
32%
No DBI
violation
68%
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.

Building size

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 68%
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

626 33Rd Ave event timeline

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

2025
Fire Complaint May 08
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems
No Merit
Fire ComplaintMay 08
Alarm Systems

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