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627 41St Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1584020 5 units · 2 fl · 1962

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Outer Richmond
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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 627 41St 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 1962
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 built1962
Total area3,414 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1584020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Knowland G & Lika Yu Ng Rev
Mailing address
Ng Knowland G & Lika Yu Tte 246 21St Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
042919

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Initial analysis

The property at 627 41st Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood is a two-story, five-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1962, currently owned by Knowland G & Lika Yu Ng Rev. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over its history, with the most recent concerns arising in early 2023 regarding unauthorized structural work and unpermitted bathroom remodeling, though these complaints have since been marked as "Not Active." In 2002, the building went through a period of multiple violations requiring attention to various safety systems, including fire escape maintenance, central alarm system repairs, and fire proofing, all of which were abated by June 2002. More recently, in 2016, a wall heater was installed, and a reroofing project was attempted in 2003.

The building has faced recurring issues with garbage disposal systems, plumbing fixtures, and general maintenance problems, as evidenced by complaints in 2001-2002 and 2024. Multiple 311 calls in late 2023 and 2024 have been logged regarding litter receptacle maintenance, suggesting ongoing challenges with waste management in the vicinity of the building. The most recent tenant buyout in the neighborhood, at 618 42nd Avenue, occurred in July 2024 for $110,000 involving one tenant, though it is unclear if this directly relates to the subject property.

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Risk rating

How 627 41St 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
18th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 853 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 48.8%
Moderate concern 31.1%
Severe concern 20.0%
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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The story over time

627 41St Ave event timeline

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

2024
DBI Complaint Jan 10
Bathroom remodel done w/out permits, electical and plumbing issues
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