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622 5Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1640045 6 units · 2 fl · 1964

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 Inner Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 622 5Th 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 1964
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1964
Total area4,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1640045
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fong Lauren K
Mailing address
3821 Lakeshore Ave Oakland CA 94610
Last sale
121416

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Initial analysis

The 2-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building at 622 5th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by Lauren K. Fong, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1964. Most notably, the building completed a major fire alarm system upgrade in August 2023, valued at over $25,000, which included the installation of new smoke detectors, manual pull stations, and 520hz low-frequency audibles in compliance with current safety codes. The building has demonstrated a commitment to safety improvements, having completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2015 (costing $65,000) to meet seismic safety requirements, followed by associated dry rot repairs in 2016. Other maintenance work has included reroofing projects in 1998 and 2019, window replacements to address weatherization issues in 2013, and updates to comply with modern energy efficiency standards.

The property has had relatively few major violations or complaints over its history, with the most significant being a window-related violation in 2013 that was promptly addressed within months. A tenant buyout was recorded in April 2022 involving two tenants for $20,000. Recent municipal service calls have primarily concerned parking enforcement issues and street cleaning matters, with the most recent being in July 2024 regarding debris. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep and upgrading of systems to maintain compliance with current laws and standards, particularly regarding fire safety and seismic stability, suggesting active property management and attention to resident safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 622 5Th 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
44th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 965 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 74.1%
Moderate concern 13.0%
Severe concern 13.0%
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

622 5Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Mar 18
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