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623 17Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1627006 2 units · 2 fl · 1986

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 623 17Th 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 1986
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 built1986
Total area3,128 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1627006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sheung Mei Yue Mar Survivin
Mailing address
Sheung Mei Yue Mar Trustee 2252 19Th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
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Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The property at 623 17th Avenue is a two-unit multi-family residential building located in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Sheung Mei Yue Mar Survivin, and was constructed in 1986 following the demolition of a single-family dwelling that occurred in May 1985. The building has experienced significant plumbing issues in recent months, with multiple sewer backup incidents reported between April 8 and 23, 2024, all of which were resolved through fieldwork by PUC Sewer Operations. Most notably, there have been recurring sewage problems documented through building complaints in April 2024, prompting repair work on the sidewalk to replace the building's sewer pipe connection to the main line. These plumbing issues required a formal permit for house trap repair in May 2024.

The property has a history of various incidents affecting resident quality of life, including a significant building complaint filed in September 2021 regarding unpermitted work being conducted at night, during which construction debris was allegedly blown into the street and across sidewalks using a leaf blower. The building experienced vandalism in early 2023, with multiple reports of non-offensive graffiti that coincided with a period of enforcement challenges due to pandemic-related ordinance suspensions. There have also been several parking-related issues documented through 311 calls, including illegal parking incidents in 2021 (resulting in citations) and instances of driveway blocking. While the building's plumbing issues appear to be the most pressing current concern, the property has experienced periodic maintenance and compliance challenges over the past few years that may impact resident comfort.

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Risk rating

How 623 17Th 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
25th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1688 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 69.5%
Moderate concern 23.8%
Severe concern 6.7%
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

623 17Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Plumbing Permit May 02
To comply w/ complaint #202422794: house trap repair.
Complete
DBI ComplaintApr 29
Date last observed: 25-apr-24; time last observed: 10:30 am; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling broken sewer; plumbing leak; plumbing installation without permit; other plumbing; ; additional information: there has been a sewage problem for the past month. currently, work is underway on the sidewalk to address it. they are replacing the sewage pipe that connects to the main sewer line.;

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