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774-776 15Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1657022A 2 units · 3 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 Central Richmond — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 774-776 15Th 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
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.

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
Floors3
Year built1924
Total area3,975 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1657022A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
West Martin & Long Kristin 776 15Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
July 10, 2009

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774 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
776 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

This three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building, located at 774-776 15th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, was constructed in 1924 and is currently owned by Martin West & Kristin Marie. The property has undergone several significant modifications and faced multiple regulatory challenges over the years. Most notably, in 2009, the building was cited for housing code violations regarding an unpermitted dwelling unit in the basement and unauthorized modifications to a space behind the garage, which included a full bathroom installation. These violations were subsequently resolved through proper permitting and compliance actions, including the removal of an illegal bathtub.

The building has seen substantial infrastructure improvements in recent years, with the most recent being the installation of a roof-mounted solar PV system in July 2023, featuring 14 modules with a total capacity of 5.4 kW. Previous solar installations were completed in 2019 (3.63 kW system) and a significant electrical service upgrade to 200 amps was performed in 2002. The property has experienced recurring plumbing issues, with multiple sewer backup incidents reported through 311 calls between 2011-2019, and a concerning plumbing complaint from 2000 regarding water billing anomalies and brown water issues, which remains active. The building's maintenance history also includes exterior improvements, such as the installation of Alcoa siding in 1986, and various permits for parking-related modifications and repairs over the years.

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Risk rating

How 774-776 15Th 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 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 878 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
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
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

774-776 15Th Ave event timeline

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2023
Electrical Permit Jul 18
Plan #5714 - roof-mounted solar pv system: 14 pv modules x 360 watts/module = 5.4 kw
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