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755 19Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1662011 4 units · 2 fl · 1972

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 755 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 1972
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 built1972
Total area3,890 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1662011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Donald P & Gar-Lee W Chin 1
Mailing address
Donald Pang Chin & Gar Lee 355 Brentwood Ave San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 755 19th Avenue in the Central Richmond district, owned by Donald P & Gar-lee W Chin, was constructed in 1972 and has undergone several significant modifications and faced various regulatory challenges over its history. Most notably, in 2019, a comprehensive renovation was completed in Unit 2, including kitchen and bathroom remodeling with new fixtures, electrical code compliance updates, and the installation of modern appliances, costing approximately $35,000. The building previously experienced multiple violations in 2002, including issues with fire safety (fire extinguishers), electrical systems, ceiling damage, and gas meter instructions, all of which were resolved by January 2003. A routine inspection in 2010 resulted in additional fire safety compliance issues, which were promptly addressed within two weeks. The building's maintenance record shows a reroofing project from 1995, though this permit has since expired.

Recent service calls to the property primarily relate to external issues, with the most recent being a sidewalk parking violation in May 2024. Between 2014-2022, there were various reports of street cleaning needs, scooter complaints, and occasional graffiti incidents in the vicinity. The building's fire safety history shows only one recorded incident with no civilian injuries, and there have been no recent fire safety violations on record. The property's maintenance and compliance history suggests prompt resolution of most issues when they arise, with particular attention paid to modernization efforts as demonstrated by the 2019 unit renovation.

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Risk rating

How 755 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
36th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1440 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Number of units

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

Building size

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

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 58.1%
Moderate concern 12.7%
Severe concern 29.3%
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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