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778 6Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1648025 2 units · 2 fl · 1924

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 778 6Th 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 1924
2 or more units
2 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 1924
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area3,360 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1648025
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Spencer W & Nancy T Wong Tt 778 6Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 778 6th Avenue in the Inner Richmond neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1924, currently owned by Spencer W & Nancy T Wong Re. The property's maintenance and upgrades over the years demonstrate ongoing care, with significant recent improvements including the installation of a 50-amp subpanel and a Tesla Level 2 EV charger in the garage in April 2021, specifically for the downstairs unit. The building's history shows attention to basic infrastructure, with a complete reroofing project in 1991 and a garage-level renovation in 1996 that involved removing existing fixtures.

Of particular note is a historical complaint filed in December 1995 regarding an alleged illegal unit in the basement that was generating noise, though this complaint was officially abated by June 1996 and is now considered not active. More recent records, extending through 2023, show no additional complaints or violations on file, suggesting the property has maintained proper compliance with housing regulations in recent years. A street space and sidewalk permit was also issued in May 2011, though the relatively minimal cost of $1 suggests this may have been a procedural matter rather than a significant project.

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Risk rating

How 778 6Th 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
61stpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 672 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
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 13%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

778 6Th Ave event timeline

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2021
Electrical Permit Apr 01
Install a new 50a subpanel and 50a level 2 ev charger wit ha tesla wall conecctor inside the garage. charger is for downstairs unit #780 06th av.
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