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764-766 17Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1659030 2 units · 2 fl · 1910

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 764-766 17Th 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 1910
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area3,076 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1659030
Ownership

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

Owner name
Po Ka & Shui W Tse Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Po Ka Tse & Shui W Tse Trus 764 17Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
122915

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766 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
764 17th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 764-766 17th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1910, currently owned by the Po Ka & Shui W Tse Revocable Trust. The building underwent significant renovations in 2012-2013, including a major transformation from a single-family home to a two-family dwelling with a 3-story rear addition, new parking spaces, and comprehensive updates to both units. The renovation project, completed in 2013, involved the installation of a new NFPA 13-D fire sprinkler system ($27,000), complete rewiring with 300-amp service, new plumbing throughout ($200,000 total), and installation of three new furnaces and water heaters. Additional improvements included bathroom additions and relocations, kitchen remodels, and the reinforcement of existing structures.

The building's more recent history has seen relatively few issues, with most 311 calls related to parking violations in the vicinity between 2019 and 2023, including double parking and vehicles blocking driveways. Some maintenance concerns were noted regarding overgrown trees, with city inspections determining they did not require trimming. Earlier records show reports of graffiti on nearby poles in 2016 and 2012, as well as one tree-related complaint in 2020 regarding proper clearance. Proper permits and inspections appear to have been followed for all major works, with no recent safety violations or significant resident concerns on record. The property's recent maintenance history shows no major structural or systems failures, indicating proper upkeep of the substantial renovations completed in 2012-2013.

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Risk rating

How 764-766 17Th 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
97th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 68 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

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 severity forecast
No violation 82.1%
Moderate concern 13.0%
Severe concern 4.9%
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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