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704-710 19Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1661033 4 units · 2 fl · 1919

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Richmond
Above average
avg 0.5
21
FewerMore

This building has 21 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 704-710 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 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 area4,390 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1661033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wing K & Elaine Y W Li Revo
Mailing address
Li Wing K & Elaine Y W Trus 3065 23Rd Ave San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
040398

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704 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
708 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
710 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
706 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The 704-710 19th Avenue property is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1919 and currently owned by the Wing K & Elaine Y W Li Revo Trust, this apartment building has undergone several recent renovations and faced multiple compliance issues. Most notably, in August 2023, the property was the subject of multiple building violations and complaints regarding unpermitted work, including unauthorized bathroom remodeling and concerns about construction work affecting neighboring units. These violations led to subsequent permitted work to install LED lights and make related electrical and drywall modifications. The building has a documented history of maintenance concerns, with a significant cluster of violations filed in September 2022 related to electrical outlets, floor coverings, and lead paint hazards, all of which were abated by January 2023.

The property has undergone various improvements and repairs over the years, including a bathroom remodel (August 2023), installation of a 50-amp sub panel, and shower pan work. Historical records show earlier maintenance work, such as staircase repairs in 2005 and exterior stucco work in 1988. Tenant complaints have raised concerns about general disrepair, including issues with plumbing, electrical systems, and interior finishes. Recent complaints in 2024 mentioned ceiling leaks, wall cracks, and bathroom functionality issues. The building's maintenance and compliance history suggests a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance, with multiple instances of unpermitted work and subsequent corrective actions required by city authorities. The property has also generated various 311 calls primarily related to parking issues and occasional reports of abandoned vehicles in the vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 704-710 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
1th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2228 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
24%
No DBI
violation
76%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 12.5%
Moderate concern 16.9%
Severe concern 70.6%
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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The story over time

704-710 19Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 23
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMay 23
Abandoned vehicle

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