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626-628 3Rd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1642044 3 units · 2 fl · 1905

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 626-628 3Rd 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 1905
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1905
Total area3,502 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1642044
Ownership

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

Owner name
Samant Alpana D
Mailing address
626-628 3rd Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
082319

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626 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
628 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building located at 626-628 3rd Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood is a two-story multi-family structure built in 1905, currently owned by Samant Alpana D. The property has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past decade, with the most recent major work occurring between 2020 and 2021, including comprehensive remodeling of kitchens and bathrooms in multiple units, foundation work, window replacements, and electrical upgrades. The building's renovation history includes substantial improvements to safety and accessibility, such as bolting of foundations and the addition of exterior stairs for means of egress, with permits issued for work totaling over $107,000. Earlier maintenance issues were addressed in 2013 when dryrot damage affecting various building components was repaired.

The property has experienced several building code violations and complaints, though these were generally resolved promptly. In 2010, violations related to combustible storage and egress obstructions were identified and abated within weeks. There was also a complaint in 2013 regarding unpermitted work on a backyard cottage, which was subsequently addressed. A routine safety inspection was conducted in 2016, and the building has undergone several scheduled routine inspections since 2001. Notably, there was a tenant buyout recorded in October 2020 involving two tenants for $50,000, with permits showing significant interior upgrades to Unit 3 during this period. The building's maintenance and upgrade history shows regular attention to both cosmetic improvements and structural integrity, with all recent permits marked as "Complete" or "Issued," indicating compliance with city regulations.

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Risk rating

How 626-628 3Rd 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
86th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 241 are predicted to be safer.

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.

Owner's portfolio size

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

Final warnings, owner's portfolio

Final warnings issued across all buildings this owner is registered on.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 87.2%
Moderate concern 9.8%
Severe concern 3.0%
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

626-628 3Rd Ave event timeline

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

2021
Building Permit Dec 07
Rev to pa 202101062072 revise 2nd stair to be exterior. interior layout revised, no change in bed-bath count from previous approval.
$5,000 · Issued
Plumbing PermitJan 27
Unit 3: replace kitchen sink; bathroom remodel; new shower panl underground inspection

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