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731 31St Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1613005 2 units · 2 fl · 1932

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 Central Richmond — not a forecast
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 731 31St 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 1932
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.

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 1932
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1932
Total area4,574 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1613005
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Gin David & Melanie Trustee 731-733 31St Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The property at 731 31st Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1932 and currently owned by the Gin 2018 Family Trust, this flats and duplex style building has undergone several significant improvements over the past few decades. Most notably, the building has seen substantial solar energy upgrades, with multiple installations between 2018-2022, including a 3.95 kW system with 10 roof-mounted panels and main panel upgrade from 100A to 200A in 2022. Earlier solar-related work in 2018 involved installing 16 PV modules with total ratings varying from 250W to 300W. Other improvements include a water heater replacement in 2011 and the addition of a subpanel in 2018.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural and safety issues, including termite treatment in 1986 and a building compliance update in 1985, though the latter permit has since expired. A rear deck addition was proposed but specific details on its completion are not readily available from the records. The property has experienced some infrastructure challenges, including a sewage backup issue in 2017 that was resolved, and there have been several 311 calls related to street and sidewalk conditions nearby, including reports of hazardous materials (glass), general cleaning needs, and parking violations. While most of these external issues were resolved promptly, they indicate ongoing attention to the building's surrounding environment. The property appears to have been maintained with regular updates to keep up with modern requirements, particularly with respect to energy efficiency improvements through solar installations.

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Risk rating

How 731 31St 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
37thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1418 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
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 17%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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731 31St Ave event timeline

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2022
Electrical Permit May 26
10 roof mounted solar panel installation for a 3.95 kw system. will need a main panel upgrade from a 100a to a 200a. - 10 roof-mounted solar pv modules, 395 watts per module, 10 interactive inverter, total no. of rating 3.95 kw.
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