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787 26Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1618004C 2 units · 2 fl · 1917

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 787 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 1917
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 1917
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 built1917
Total area2,693 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1618004C
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Anthony S&elizabeth G Dee 787 26Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
September 11, 1992

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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 787 26th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a flat/duplex structure built in 1917, currently owned by Dee Anthony S & Elizabeth G. The property's maintenance history shows several significant improvements, including a kitchen remodel and two horizontal additions completed in 1988, though the permits from that time were issued in October and December of that year. A patio door replacement was completed in 2005, converting an aluminum door to wood composite at a cost of $3,500. The building's records indicate an expired permit for reroofing work from 1993, suggesting that roof maintenance may require verification of subsequent work.

Recent neighborhood issues documented through 311 calls between 2019 and 2024 have primarily involved parking violations and street cleaning concerns. These include multiple reports of sidewalk parking and driveway blocking incidents in 2022 and 2021, though enforcement officers were often unable to locate the vehicles or validate the complaints. There have also been recurring reports of loose garbage requiring general cleaning in 2023 and 2024, with one recent case remaining open. Other neighborhood maintenance matters have included a graffiti incident on a sign in 2019 and a raised sidewalk issue reported the same year, which was resolved through inspection. The recent history indicates ongoing challenges with street cleanliness and parking enforcement in the immediate vicinity, though these external factors are not directly related to the building's structural or maintenance condition.

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Risk rating

How 787 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
61stpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 878 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
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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