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701-707 15Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1658001 4 units · 2 fl · 1919

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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 701-707 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 1919
2 or more units
4 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 1919
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1919
Total area4,232 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1658001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Duncan German 701 15Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
June 29, 2007

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703 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
701 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
707 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
705 15th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit apartment building at 701-707 15th Ave in the Central Richmond neighborhood, built in 1919 and currently owned by Qiu May M, has undergone several significant renovations and faced various maintenance challenges over the past decades. Most notably, in 2022, the building experienced water damage requiring extensive repairs in multiple units, including bathroom renovations with new drywall, insulation, and fixtures, along with sewer-related work including a lateral repair and backflow prevention valve installation. The building has seen continual modernization efforts, particularly in 2008-2009, when comprehensive renovations were completed in units 701-707, including kitchen and bathroom upgrades, electrical system improvements, and the addition of a basement media room in unit 707.

Historical records show that the building faced several serious violations in 2002 related to fire safety, including issues with combustible storage, egress obstruction, and stair repairs; however, these violations were all abated by October 28, 2002. Recent maintenance has focused on infrastructure improvements, including a 2013 re-roofing project and various plumbing upgrades, such as furnace replacements and sewer system maintenance. The building's recent history shows active management of both routine maintenance and substantial renovations, with all permit work properly completed and no active violations on record. Two routine housing inspections were conducted in 2002 and 2010, both of which were resolved, and the property has undergone various improvements to its fire safety systems, including attempts to install sprinklers in 2010 (permit expired) and subsequent plumbing and electrical work.

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Risk rating

How 701-707 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
24thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1710 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
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 24%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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701-707 15Th Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jul 29
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