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738 27Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1618010D 2 units · 2 fl · 1980

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 738 27Th 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 1980
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1980
Total area2,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1618010D
Ownership

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

Owner name
Urtiew Paul A 2002 Rev Liv
Mailing address
Paul A Urtiew Trustee 738 27Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
061695

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 738 27th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond district is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1980, currently owned by the Urtiew Paul A 2002 Rev Liv trust. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including a geo grout foundation work in 2022 valued at $4,000 (related to adjacent work at 742 27th Avenue), dryrot repair and siding replacement in 2010 ($2,700), and reroofing in 2003 ($8,850). These improvements suggest regular maintenance of the building's structural integrity.

The property has experienced recurring issues with parking violations in the vicinity, particularly regarding driveway blockages, with eight such incidents reported between 2018 and 2024, resulting in several citations being issued. Three parking-related complaints in 2023 and 2024 were either resolved or unable to be validated by responding officers. Additionally, there was one instance of offensive graffiti on a pole in 2018 that was subsequently addressed. A fire complaint was filed in July 2019, though it was determined to be outside of the responding agency's jurisdiction and was closed in January 2020. While the building has maintained its basic infrastructure through documented repairs and improvements, the consistent pattern of parking-related complaints in the surrounding area is notable, though not directly related to the building's condition or management.

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Risk rating

How 738 27Th 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
74th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 585 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

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 77.7%
Moderate concern 11.7%
Severe concern 10.6%
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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The story over time

738 27Th Ave event timeline

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

2022
Building Permit May 02
Geo grout foundation due to work at 742 27th ave
$4,000 · Complete

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