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700-702 5Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1647036 2 units · 2 fl · 1923

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 700-702 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 1923
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 built1923
Total area3,113 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1647036
Ownership

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

Owner name
Champion Jean
Mailing address
702 5th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
020199

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700 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
702 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 700-702 5th Avenue in the Inner Richmond is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1923, currently owned by Jean Champion. The most significant recent development is an extensive renovation project, permitted in December 2024, valued at $120,000, which includes kitchen and bathroom remodels, window replacements, and closet relocations in both units. The building experienced a major fire incident in February 2013, originating in the garage area, which resulted in substantial damage requiring $80,000 in repairs, including structural work on beams and joists, smoke damage remediation, and the installation of new systems (furnaces, electrical work, and gas piping). This fire led to building violations and compliance orders in early 2013, though these are no longer active.

The property has undergone various improvements and maintenance work over the years, including electrical upgrades, plumbing modifications, and window replacements. Recent activity includes multiple 311 calls in 2024 primarily related to parking issues and street maintenance, though these are external to the building itself. The building's maintenance record shows attention to safety concerns, with proper handling of the 2013 fire damage through permitted repairs and system upgrades. Recent complaints about illegal construction in 2014 and a combustible materials issue in 2012 were addressed promptly and marked as not active. The property's current status appears to be one of ongoing maintenance and improvement, with the most recent major work focused on modernizing both units and addressing various building systems.

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Risk rating

How 700-702 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
61th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 672 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

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 80.5%
Moderate concern 13.6%
Severe concern 5.9%
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

700-702 5Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Aug 20
Unit 700- add gas insert fireplace and venting unit 702- add gas insert fireplace and venting
Complete
DBI ComplaintMar 20
Loud construction noises early morning before 8am week day and weekend. hammering, loud sawing, etc.(311 sr 101001638284)

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