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779-783 14Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1657012 3 units · 2 fl · 1924

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Richmond
Above average
avg 0.5
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 779-783 14Th 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
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area3,657 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1657012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chen Xiao Ming & Sui
Mailing address
781 14th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
082914

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779 14th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
783 14th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
781 14th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 779-783 14th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1924, currently owned by Chen Xiao Ming & Sui. The building has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past decades, with notable work occurring between 2007-2009 when comprehensive updates were made, including remodeling of kitchens and bathrooms in multiple units, conversion of ground floor rooms to bedrooms, and significant electrical upgrades totaling over $55,000. More recent improvements include electrical work in 2017-2018, though some of these permits have expired without showing completion status.

The building experienced several maintenance and safety concerns in 2018, including lead paint violations affecting both interior and exterior surfaces, and a sewage-related complaint that reported brownish/yellow water in bathrooms, though these issues were officially abated by April 2018. Historical records show past violations regarding fire proofing materials and security requirements from 2002, along with various repair and maintenance work including vinyl siding installation in 1986 and ceiling repairs in 1989. The property has had some external issues documented through 311 calls, including sidewalk defects in 2022, though these are infrastructure-related rather than building-specific problems. Recent building inspections and routine checks have generally resulted in prompt resolutions, with the most recent significant violation corrections relating to paint conditions and plumbing issues occurring in 2018.

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Risk rating

How 779-783 14Th 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
15th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1912 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

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 62.1%
Moderate concern 27.6%
Severe concern 10.3%
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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