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745 26Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1618003C 2 units · 1921

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 745 26Th 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 1921
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 1921
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
Floors
Year built1921
Total area5,478 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1618003C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Betty Ann Lai Trustee 745 26Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
June 29, 2007

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Initial analysis

The Lai Family Trust owns this two-unit residential building located at 745 26th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood. Originally constructed in 1921 as a single-family dwelling, the property underwent significant transformations between 1999-2004, including a major renovation in 2004 that converted it to a duplex, followed by various interior modifications in 2006-2007 to improve living spaces and amenities. Recent building maintenance has focused on addressing safety concerns, with completed repairs to exterior rear stairs in December 2023 and compliance work in April 2024. In July 2024, electrical safety improvements were made, including the installation of combined carbon monoxide and smoke detectors and various electrical system upgrades.

The building's history includes three active housing complaints from 1998 regarding an allegedly illegal basement unit, parking issues, and a neighbor's fence problem, all of which were filed within days of each other. While these complaints are labeled as "Active," the status does not necessarily reflect current conditions. The property has experienced recurring parking enforcement issues between 2018-2024, with multiple citations and towings for blocked driveways and sidewalk parking. In 2023-2024, there have been two documented instances of tree-related issues affecting the property and surrounding sidewalk areas. The building underwent substantial electrical system improvements in 2006, including complete rewiring for both units and a 200-amp service upgrade, suggesting significant historical investment in modernization and safety upgrades. Recent maintenance suggests ongoing attention to building safety and compliance requirements, though the presence of active housing complaints from 1998 warrants noting.

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Risk rating

How 745 26Th 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
97thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 68 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
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 6%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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745 26Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Jul 18
Replace hallway smoke detector for 745 & 747 to carbon and smoke 10 year combo, bond ground wire for water heater, gas meter bonding, check gfci for function
Complete
Planning RecordJul 02
DPW referral - 2 Units Condo Conversion

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