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776-778 28Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1617021

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Richmond
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 776-778 28Th 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 1925
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Possibly exempt. Built before 1979 but single-unit — single-family homes and condos may be exempt from the SF Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area2,866 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1617021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yee Family Trust 2012
Mailing address
Edward & Shirley Ann Yee Tr 2038 21St Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
000000

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778 28th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
776 28th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 776-778 28th Avenue is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1925, currently owned by the Yee Family Trust 2012, located in the Central Richmond neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, with the most recent being a public health-related environmental service request in August 2024. In 2016, the building received window and door upgrades with the installation of 11 windows and 1 door visible from the street, featuring aluminum-clad wood double-hung windows with a U-factor of 0.32. Prior to that, in 2015, there was a larger renovation project that included installing hardie siding on the right and back walls, along with replacing 15 windows on the back wall with vinyl frames. The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural elements, including a complete replacement of the wood deck and stairs in 2011 with upgraded railings to meet current codes.

The property has experienced various maintenance and compliance issues documented through 311 calls between 2021 and 2024, though none appear to be directly related to the building's structural integrity. These include parking violations, sidewalk cleaning requests, and one incident of sewage backup in February 2022 that was resolved by the PUC Sewer Operations team. The building's exterior and surrounding area have required periodic attention to address issues such as garbage and debris, with multiple street cleaning and parking enforcement cases documented. Historical records from 1992 show reroofing work was performed, and planning records indicate additional improvements related to siding repair and window replacements, suggesting ongoing maintenance of the building's exterior elements.

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Risk rating

How 776-778 28Th 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
53th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1058 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.0%
Moderate concern 12.2%
Severe concern 5.8%
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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