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778-780 30Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1615013D 2 units · 2 fl · 1929

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Richmond — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.5
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 778-780 30Th 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
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 1929
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 built1929
Total area3,060 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1615013D
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Lee Fawn J Ttee 257 Tipperary Ln Alameda CA 94502
Last sale
January 14, 2016

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780 30th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
778 30th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 778-780 30th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, constructed in 1929 and currently owned by the Fawn J Lee 2015 Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several significant renovations over the past decade, with the most substantial recent work occurring in 2021 when approximately $60,000 was spent on front of building repairs at the lower garage level, including stud wall replacement, rim joist replacement, and deck railing repairs. Noteworthy among the property's improvements is the bathroom renovation project completed in 2013 ($48,000) which involved remodeling bathrooms in both units and adding a powder room in the garage level, along with plumbing and electrical upgrades for solar installation of 1.416 kW in 2012.

The building has experienced some noteworthy incidents, including a significant event in February 2021 when a backhoe accident resulted in cosmetic damage to approximately 24 square feet of the southwest façade at ground level, though this was subsequently abated by April 2022. Historical maintenance records show various structural and safety improvements, including stair repairs in 2013, garage door replacement, and facade maintenance work. There are also a few infrastructure issues documented in 2020-2021, such as a collapsed sidewalk (still noted as open) and pavement defects, though these are municipal infrastructure matters rather than building-specific concerns. While the building is generally well-maintained with regular updates, the presence of an unresolved sidewalk defect from 2020 and the historical pattern of stair repairs might be of note to prospective residents interested in understanding the building's maintenance history.

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Risk rating

How 778-780 30Th 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
33rdpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1508 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
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 20%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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778-780 30Th Ave event timeline

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2021
Building Permit Oct 07
Repair work at front of building, at lower garage level area, replace and sizering 2x6 stud walls appx 10' liner,replace 2x10x4 long rim joist at overhung,below (e) fl window.. existing. replace side door and repair deck galvanized railing.
$60,000 · Complete
DBI ComplaintFeb 22
An emergency response inspection has revealed a heavy equipment backhoe ran into a building. cosmetic damage observed at south west façade at ground level. approximately 24 square feet of wall has been damaged.

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