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621-623 15Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1629003 2 units · 2 fl · 1917

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 621-623 15Th 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1917
Total area3,160 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1629003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee 1988 Fmly Trust
Mailing address
Lee David Fong Succ Trustee 541 Selmart Ln Petaluma CA 94954
Last sale
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623 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
621 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The 2-unit residential building at 621-623 15th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Lee 1988 Family Trust, has undergone several significant renovations and improvements since its construction in 1917. Most recently, in 2021, both units underwent substantial kitchen and bathroom renovations totaling $36,000, including electrical and plumbing upgrades with new appliances, fixtures, and gas lines. This followed a 2020 renovation where existing drywall and plaster were replaced in the kitchen and bath. More comprehensive improvements were made in 2003-2004 to address building code compliance for ceiling height, insulation, and wall ratings, though some permits from this period expired before final inspection. A sidewalk permit from 2001 also appears in the records.

Of particular note is an active complaint filed in September 2003 regarding an alleged illegal basement unit, which remains unresolved in the Building Inspection Division's records. The building has maintained regular updates to its electrical systems over the years, including the installation of a garage door opener in 2007 and various lighting and receptacle upgrades in earlier periods. While the recent renovation work appears to have been completed successfully, the outstanding complaint regarding an unauthorized unit suggests there may be historical concerns about building unit configuration that are worth noting. Since the available records do not show any tenant buyouts at the address, recent improvements may have been motivated by general property maintenance rather than as part of any buyout program.

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Risk rating

How 621-623 15Th 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
89th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 248 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
91%
No DBI
violation
9%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Building age

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 89.1%
Moderate concern 8.3%
Severe concern 2.6%
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

621-623 15Th Ave event timeline

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

2021
Plumbing Permit Aug 24
Work category: 2pa; 623-621-15 th ave. replace kitchen sink & faucet at same location. replace vanity & sink & replace tub & valve. add second toilet to both units. run new gas line to each unit.
Complete
Electrical PermitAug 18
2nd floor kitchen remodel/bathroom. 8 lights, 6 switches, 14 receptacles, 2 fans, 1 dishwasher, 1 garbage disposal, 1 microwave, 1 range.

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