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778 41St Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1604008 5 units · 2 fl · 1929

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
Above average
avg 0.7
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 778 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 1929
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 built1929
Total area3,860 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1604008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lund Beverly T
Mailing address
418 Westbourne Dr West Hollywood CA 90048
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 5-unit multi-family residential building at 778 41st Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood, owned by Beverly T Lund, is a two-story structure built in 1929. The building has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements over recent years, including a completed soft-story retrofit in 2017 (Tier 3), mandatory fire alarm system upgrades in 2021/2024, and water service repairs in 2017. In July 2022, the building's siding was replaced between properties as part of a Notice of Violation requirement, and previous major work included reroofing projects in 2015 ($19,000) and 1989, window installations in 1985, and foundation bolting in 1994.

The property has experienced some concerning incidents, most notably a fire in November 2020 that caused approximately 100 square feet of structural damage at the southwest corner of the building, though this was subsequently addressed. There were multiple building violations in 2003 related to ventilation issues that were resolved, and a current active complaint from March 2023 regarding unauthorized construction in unit 4 with reported chemical smells and dust. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to major systems, including electrical upgrades (such as the installation of UFER ground in 2018), though the property did have some initial compliance challenges with the fire alarm system replacement, as noted in the 2021 permit stating it did not comply with current building fire codes or NFPA 72 standards.

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Risk rating

How 778 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
14th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 894 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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.

Neighborhood location

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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 38.1%
Moderate concern 39.0%
Severe concern 23.0%
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

778 41St Ave event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Sep 08
Work category: 1m; removed existing furnace and inspected flue. replaced one damaged section of flue pipe at roof with new double-wall section, added termination cap and flashing.
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Building Violation (NOV)Jul 31
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