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731 19Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1662050 4 units · 2 fl · 1971

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 731 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 1971
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 built1971
Total area4,053 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1662050
Ownership

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

Owner name
James & Annie Chin Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Chin James & Annie H Truste 1361 Peachwood Ct San Bruno CA 94066
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The property at 731 19th Avenue is a 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1971, currently owned by the James & Annie Chin Family Trust. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past three decades, with the most recent being a $45,000 in-kind replacement of cantilevering wood decks at the 2nd and 3rd levels in 2021 due to dry rot. Other notable improvements include the installation of vinyl windows in 2010, reroofing projects in 2008 and 1991, and deck repairs in 2002. The building experienced a series of violations in 2002, which were all resolved by February 2003, including issues related to fire safety (smoke enclosure door closers), deck repairs, and gas meter instructions. A fire extinguisher issue was also promptly corrected in December 2009.

The property has maintained active compliance with building codes since the 2002 violations were resolved, with no recent violations on file. There have been several 311 calls regarding the property and its vicinity, primarily related to noise complaints between 2018-2020, including multiple reports of excessive noise in late 2018. More recent calls from 2024 involved street cleaning and parking enforcement issues, which are typical urban maintenance matters not directly related to the building's condition or management. The building has undergone regular maintenance and improvements over the years, with particular attention to deck safety and window upgrades, indicating ongoing investment in the property’s upkeep and resident safety.

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Risk rating

How 731 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
83th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 382 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Neighborhood location

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Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 76.5%
Moderate concern 10.5%
Severe concern 13.0%
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

731 19Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Jan 04
General cleaning
Other Loose Garbage

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