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786-788 32Nd Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1613007I 2 units · 3 fl · 1927

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 786-788 32Nd 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
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 1927
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
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area4,016 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1613007I
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Hong Binh Pham&kia T Tran 788 32Nd Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
May 11, 1987

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786 32nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
788 32nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 786-788 32nd Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Pham-tran Trust, is a two-unit structure built in 1927. The property underwent significant renovations in 2014-2015, with major improvements including the installation of an elevator in unit 788, comprehensive electrical system upgrades, and extensive plumbing work. The 2014 renovation project ($130,000) involved removing existing bearing walls and posts, replacing them with steel beams, remodeling bathrooms on both the first and second floors, updating the kitchen on the second floor, and replacing rear windows on the first floor. The associated plumbing permits indicate substantial infrastructure upgrades, including new bathroom and kitchen fixtures, water heaters, a boiler for radiators, laundry facilities, floor sinks, drains, and updated sewer and water lines. The electrical work was equally extensive, installing a new 200-amp main panel, dedicated circuits for various appliances, and comprehensive wiring for lighting, switches, and receptacles throughout the units, along with seven smoke detectors for safety.

The building's earlier history shows minimal significant modifications, with only one minor permit from 2001 for skylight installation, though this permit has since expired. The substantial renovation work completed in 2014-2015 brought modern amenities and safety features to the nearly century-old structure, including an elevator installation in early 2015, which was one of the final components of the major renovation project. All major improvements have been properly completed and closed out in the permit system, suggesting that the building has been properly maintained since the significant upgrades were implemented. The extensive nature of the 2014-2015 renovations, covering multiple systems including structural, plumbing, electrical, and accessibility, indicates a comprehensive modernization of the building's infrastructure and living spaces.

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Risk rating

How 786-788 32Nd 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
64thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 810 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Building size

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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