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797 22Nd Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1665024 2 units · 2 fl · 1922

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 797 22Nd 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 1922
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1922
Total area2,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1665024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kwan Living Trust
Mailing address
Kwan Jordan L, Trustee 3621 Ortega St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The property at 797 22nd Avenue in the Central Richmond district is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1922 and currently owned by Kwan Living Trust. The building's maintenance history shows several significant events, most notably recurring water-related issues between the two units, with documented complaints in 2003 and 2004 regarding water leakage from the upper unit (799 22nd Avenue) affecting the lower unit (797). More recent building modifications include the removal of a flue in 2013 that was previously used to vent a stove hood, which was replaced with a recirculating type, with this work being completed properly under permit.

The building underwent roofing work in 2010, involving the installation of new single roofing with a Firestone torch-down system and additional layers of felt. A complaint regarding an unpermitted deck reconstruction on the third level was filed in September 2010, though this is listed as not active. More recently, in early 2025, there have been multiple reports of garbage and debris issues nearby, with several instances of overflowing city garbage cans being reported and subsequently resolved by Recology. There are also two open park services-related cases from January 2025 concerning irrigation and structural maintenance, though these appear to be related to park areas rather than the building itself. The property's documented history shows periodic maintenance and some infrastructure upgrades, with water leakage issues being the most significant ongoing concern, though these problems were previously addressed with official notices in 2003.

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Risk rating

How 797 22Nd 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
34th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1485 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 72.5%
Moderate concern 18.9%
Severe concern 8.6%
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

797 22Nd Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 26
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestApr 27
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