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749-753 19Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1662010 3 units · 4 fl · 1924

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 749-753 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
3 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
Units3
Floors4
Year built1924
Total area5,986 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1662010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chan Trust
Mailing address
Ting-fung & Nancy Chan Trus 90 Saint Elmo Way San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
092519

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753 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
749 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
751 19th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The 4-story multi-family residential building at 749-753 19th Avenue in the Central Richmond district, owned by Chan Trust, was constructed in 1924 and contains three units. The property underwent significant renovations between 2015-2018, including a major 2015 remodel that introduced a fourth floor with decks, enlarged existing units, and modified the garage door. This renovation phase also included comprehensive updates to all three units, such as kitchen and bathroom remodels, new water heaters, and the installation of new furnaces and an A/C unit in 2018. Critical safety improvements were implemented during this period, including the installation of a complete fire sprinkler system with 95 heads, new fire alarm system, and extensive electrical upgrades with smoke detector installations.

More recent improvements to the building include the installation of a residential elevator, with the motor and wiring work completed in 2019-2021. The building's systems have been regularly maintained and updated, with plumbing permits showing ongoing maintenance activity as recently as 2019. The property has had minimal complaints, with only one routine housing inspection in 2010 showing no active issues. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to external matters such as parking and street lighting, with no internal building issues reported. A special restriction notice was applied in 2014-2015 regarding unit classification, formalizing the configuration of units 749 and 753 as conforming units, while unit 751 was designated as non-conforming. The building's extensive renovation history, particularly the comprehensive safety upgrades and modern amenities added during the 2015-2018 renovation period, represents the most significant changes to the property in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 749-753 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
40th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1350 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Building size

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

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

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 73.4%
Moderate concern 21.9%
Severe concern 4.7%
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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749-753 19Th Ave event timeline

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2024
311 Request Jun 22
Parking on sidewalk
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