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746 19Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1661025 2 units · 2 fl · 1924

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 746 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 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
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area3,896 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1661025
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Bill Lee 631 Grant Ave San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The property at 746 19th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1924, currently owned by William and Yvonne Lee. The most pressing recent issues involve two complaints filed in late summer 2023 regarding an unauthorized structure on the building's roof, described as a dangerous plywood construction with a window and door, measuring approximately 8-10 feet tall. These complaints were documented on August 28 and September 1, 2023, and while they were marked as abated by late September 2023, the initial appearance of this structure and its potentially hazardous nature warrants attention.

Prior to these building complaints, the property's incident history includes several resolved parking issues between 2020-2021, with two documented cases of driveway blocking involving different vehicles (a Hyundai Elantra and an Acura) that required police intervention for resolution. The only other recorded incident was a hazardous materials cleanup in 2018 involving unspecified liquids, which was promptly addressed by the Department of Public Works. The building's age and design as a flats/duplex structure are typical for the Central Richmond neighborhood, though the recent unauthorized construction raises questions about proper adherence to building codes and safety regulations.

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Risk rating

How 746 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

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
10thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2025 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
58%
No DBI
violation
42%
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 tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building size

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 42%
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

746 19Th Ave event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2023
DBI Complaint Sep 01
An illegal structure that has appeared on their roof in the last 3 weeks.
Building Inspection Division
DBI ComplaintAug 29
Date last observed: 28-aug-23; time last observed: 08/28/2023; floor: roof; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling illegal unit; work w/o permit; work being done in dangerous manner; ; additional information: an illegal structure has appeared on the roof;on the roof of address. caller would like dbi to inspect an illegal structure built on the roof of address listed. structure looks like a plywood structure, with a window and door, with a roof appx 8-10ft tall, looks like a little room- structure is no visible from the street.(additional 311 sr 17226691)

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