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771 5Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1648013 4 units · 2 fl · 1965

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 771 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 1965
2 or more units
4 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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors2
Year built1965
Total area3,916 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1648013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yamaguchi Marital Trust
Mailing address
Yamaguchi Tazuko & Tadao Tr 771 5Th Ave Apt 4 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 771 5th Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by the Yamaguchi Marital Trust, has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects since its construction in 1965. Most recently, in June 2023, the building received new James Hardie siding on its sides and back, covering approximately 1,729 square feet, at a cost of $20,000. In 2019, the property underwent substantial window improvements, with all four front windows replaced with fiberglass products, followed by replacement of remaining windows using vinyl products in March 2019. The building has had ongoing maintenance of its exterior elements, including a wood damage repair project in August 2019 costing $40,000, and earlier work on deck repairs and replacements in 2011, a reroofing project in 2006, and earlier window replacements and repairs.

The building has maintained compliance with routine housing inspections conducted in 1999, 2004, and 2015, all of which were marked as "Not Active" with no noted violations. While there have been several 311 calls regarding the property and its vicinity over the years, most were related to abandoned vehicles in the area (particularly a white Ford Metro between 2016-2018) and minor issues like graffiti and a missing sewer vent cover, rather than internal building concerns. The property's maintenance record shows regular upkeep and improvement work, with no recorded building complaints or serious violations against the property in recent years, suggesting proactive management and maintenance by the current ownership.

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Risk rating

How 771 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
55th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 775 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 85.3%
Moderate concern 7.3%
Severe concern 7.3%
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

771 5Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Jun 21
Remove/replace (e) siding, approx 1,729 sq. ft., using james hardie siding on sides/back of home
$20,000 · Complete

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