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778-780 19Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1661017 2 units · 3 fl · 1926

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 778-780 19Th 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 1926
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
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area3,640 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1661017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Law Trust
Mailing address
Law William T Trustee 359 Hyde St Apt 200 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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778 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
780 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 778-780 19th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood is a duplex property constructed in 1926, currently owned by Law Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past decades, with the most recent work being a completed re-roofing project in August 2024 costing approximately $19,320. Major renovations were performed in 2008, including a kitchen remodel in the upper unit (778) that involved window infill, door relocation, and water heater modifications, along with substantial electrical upgrades featuring the installation of a new 400-amp main service and house meter for the pair of flats. Earlier improvements include bathroom remodeling in 2003, window replacements in 1983, and an earlier re-roofing project in 1996.

The building's maintenance history shows consistent upkeep, with all major renovation permits being properly closed out or transitioned to subsequent renewal applications, though some electrical permits from 2003 and 2008 did expire before completion. The property has had minimal issues reported through the 311 system, with only three non-building related complaints recorded between 2014 and 2019 - these concerned street pavement defects, improper illegal postings, and an abandoned vehicle, none of which directly impacted the building's condition or safety. The property's documented history suggests regular maintenance and upgrading of systems, with particular attention to kitchen, bathroom, and electrical improvements during the 2000s, and more recent focus on roof maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 778-780 19Th 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
87th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 292 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 84.7%
Moderate concern 12.2%
Severe concern 3.1%
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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778-780 19Th Ave event timeline

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2024
Building Permit Aug 21
Re-roofing
$19,320 · Complete

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