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727-731 5Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1648006 3 units · 3 fl · 1907

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Richmond — not a forecast
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 727-731 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 1907
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1907
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area3,948 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1648006
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Perman Daniel Stephen & Tes 727 5Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
August 09, 2005

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729 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
731 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
727 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 727-731 5th Avenue in the Inner Richmond is a three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by Daniel Stephen Perman & She. The building has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent major work occurring in 2022, involving kitchen and bathroom remodels on the fourth floor, including electrical and plumbing upgrades totaling $60,000. Prior improvements include substantial infrastructure upgrades in 2019, with the installation of a solar panel system (4.95 kW) and a new subpanel, along with deck repairs in 2020 that involved replacing structural components. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including a completed reroofing project in 2019 and multiple unit remodels since 2004, including a complete kitchen renovation in 2005.

The property has undergone routine safety inspections by Housing Inspection Services in 2002, 2005, and 2015, with no active violations noted in the records. While there was one complaint in 2005 regarding concerns about a deck and a back house, this issue appears to have been promptly addressed. The building's current condition appears well-maintained, with recent improvements focused on modernizing units and maintaining building systems. The property has experienced typical urban challenges including periodic parking issues and tree maintenance needs, with most street-level concerns being addressed through proper channels. The records indicate some canceled or withdrawn permits in 2015-2016 related to dormer additions and electrical work, but these do not appear to significantly impact the current status of the building.

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Risk rating

How 727-731 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
85thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 258 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

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.

Property class: single-family home

Single-family homes (class A) have distinct violation and complaint patterns from multi-family buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 10%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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727-731 5Th Ave event timeline

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

2022
Plumbing Permit Jun 21
Bring 1 bathroom & 1 kitchen up to code.ref c/n pp20220621529.
Complete
Building PermitMay 19
Remodel (1) kitchen and (1) bathroom on 4th floor. like to like. no structural work.

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