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776 5Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1647021 4 units · 2 fl · 1925

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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
Above average
avg 0.9
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 776 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 1925
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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area2,876 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1647021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wu Family Trust
Mailing address
Xi Peng & Yu Juan Liu Wu, T 3100 Franklin St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
081610

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Initial analysis

776 5th Avenue is a two-story, multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, containing 4 units and owned by the Wu Family Trust. Built in 1925, the property has undergone several significant improvements and addressed multiple safety concerns over the years. The most notable recent issue was a routine safety inspection in February 2016 that identified multiple violations, including necessary repairs to wooden stairs and the installation of carbon monoxide alarms. These violations were promptly addressed and abated by March 2016, along with related repairs to the back wood stairs and supports completed in 2016. A substantial renovation was completed in 2013 for Unit #2, involving wall repair, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, window replacement, and comprehensive electrical upgrades including new receptacles, smoke and CO detectors, lighting, and ceiling fan installations, with a total cost of $18,000.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural integrity, with footing upgrades completed in 2010 at a cost of $8,000, and the installation of necessary electrical grounding. There have been two documented instances of combustible materials violations (2006 and 2012), both of which were promptly corrected. The property has maintained regular housing inspections since 1999, with all issues being addressed in a timely manner. While there have been multiple 311 calls in recent months (2024-2025), these primarily relate to external issues such as park services and street maintenance rather than building-specific concerns. It's worth noting that the property has not experienced any tenant buyouts according to available records, and all documented building permits and violations have been resolved through appropriate channels.

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Risk rating

How 776 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
22th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1344 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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 severity forecast
No violation 67.9%
Moderate concern 15.9%
Severe concern 16.2%
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

776 5Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Aug 01
Bulky items
Furniture
311 RequestJul 13
Hazardous materials

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