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731 19Th Ave

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

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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.

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.

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 1971
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
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).

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

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
83rdpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 382 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
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 11%
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

731 19Th Ave event timeline

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2024
311 Request Jan 04
General cleaning
Other Loose Garbage

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