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796 23Rd Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1665028 7 units · 2 fl · 1922

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 796 23Rd 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
7 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 1922
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
Units7
Floors2
Year built1922
Total area3,425 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1665028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
796 23rd Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The property at 796 23rd Avenue in San Francisco's Central Richmond district is a 7-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1922, currently owned by Patrick Vella. The building has undergone some significant maintenance in recent years, most notably receiving a substantial $22,850 reroofing project in 2022. The building's recent history shows a series of maintenance and enforcement issues primarily related to the surrounding public space rather than the building structure itself. Between October 2024 and January 2025, there were multiple reports of graffiti, with four separate incidents reported and resolved by the Golden Gate Park (GGP) department. The area experienced several parking enforcement issues, including vehicles blocking driveways and sidewalk parking, with at least one citation issued during this period.

The building has had four recorded fire incidents, though none resulted in civilian injuries or significant property damage - including a contained cooking fire, a water-related issue, and two incidents involving a motor vehicle accident and structural concerns. A review of 311 calls shows a mix of resolved issues, including garbage and debris complaints and various structural maintenance reports, though these appear to be more related to the public spaces than the building itself. The property underwent some infrastructure upgrades during 2019 when a street space permit was issued, and while the recent history shows multiple environmental and maintenance issues in the vicinity of the building, there are no documented complaints or incidents directly related to the building's structural integrity or safety systems since the 2022 reroofing project.

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Risk rating

How 796 23Rd 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
12thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1980 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
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 39%
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

796 23Rd Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Dec 14
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestOct 06
Abandoned vehicle

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