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618-620 17Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1628028 2 units · 3 fl · 1920

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 618-620 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 1920
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 1920
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
Floors3
Year built1920
Total area4,935 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1628028
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Susanna L Yip 618 17Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

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618 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
620 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 618-620 17th Avenue in the Central Richmond district is a three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1920, currently owned by the Yip Susanna L Revoc Trust. The building underwent significant renovations between 2013-2018, including a major addition and modification project that added another unit, additional bathrooms and bedrooms, with a construction cost of approximately $760,000. This project was accompanied by comprehensive plumbing and electrical work completed in late 2016, installing new systems throughout the building including 2 kitchens, 7 bathrooms, and various modern appliances. The renovation process generated some concerns, with a complaint filed in 2017 regarding a potentially non-compliant deck and in 2016 about construction debris and dust. The building has had some historical issues from 1999, including complaints about defective windows, leaking fixtures, and concerns about an alleged illegal basement unit, though these were all marked as resolved.

More recent activity at the property has primarily involved external maintenance and neighborhood concerns. In 2024, there were several service requests related to the vicinity, including reports of garbage and debris, a water issue which was resolved, and a damaged tree that is currently listed as open/accepted for maintenance. The building's permit history shows careful attention to regulatory compliance during the recent renovation period, with multiple revisions and clarifications filed in response to various requirements. The property has maintained active compliance with building codes since the major renovation, with no significant internal building complaints recorded in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 618-620 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

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
85thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 338 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
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 10%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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618-620 17Th Ave event timeline

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2024
311 Request Dec 13
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