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701-707 15Th Ave

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

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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
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 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.

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
Qiu May M
Mailing address
Duncan German 701 15Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
081211

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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

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
25th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1688 are predicted to be safer.

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 severity forecast
No violation 70.6%
Moderate concern 16.9%
Severe concern 12.5%
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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701-707 15Th Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jul 29
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