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600 17Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1628029 4 units · 2 fl · 1965

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 600 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 1965
2 or more units
4 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 1965
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1965
Total area4,594 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1628029
Ownership

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

Mailing address
John & Louise Romero Trust 7 Somerset Ct Belmont CA 94002
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 600 17th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond district was constructed in 1965 and is currently owned by the John & Louise Romero Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, including the upcoming installation of fire-rated flame block walls and new Hardie siding planned for January 2025, which demonstrates ongoing maintenance and upgrades to building safety features. Between 2013 and 2016, there was a systematic replacement of wall heaters across multiple units, indicating attention to building comfort and systems modernization. A notable incident occurred in 2007 when an automobile struck the building's north elevation, causing damage that required repairs to walls, stucco, and interior drywall, though these repairs were satisfactorily completed.

The building faced several safety-related violations in September 2002, including issues with fire escape ladders, fire extinguisher maintenance, smoke detector requirements, and gas utility shutoff tools, all of which were promptly addressed by September 18, 2002. These historical violations, along with a 2007 violation regarding combustible storage in parking garages, were all resolved and the building has maintained active compliance since then. Recent activity at the property has primarily involved external maintenance matters, as evidenced by multiple reports of discarded mattresses and garbage on the property perimeter during 2024, though these were external to the building itself. The building's parking area has experienced several instances of illegal parking near driveways between 2023 and 2024, but these are typical urban neighborhood issues unrelated to building maintenance or safety.

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Risk rating

How 600 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
32ndpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1530 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
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 21%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

600 17Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Aug 01
Replace existing 37 windows with new windows. c650 ultra fiberglass windows. street facing. uf<=0.3 like for like
$43,950 · Complete
Planning RecordAug 01
Replace existing 37 windows with new windows. C650 Ultra fiberglass windows. street facing.

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