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882-884 26Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1668018C 3 units · 2 fl · 1937

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
Above average
avg 0.5
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 882-884 26Th 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 1937
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1937
Total area4,580 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1668018C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Elaine Simon Credit Shelter
Mailing address
Simon Ronald M Succ-trustee 234 San Felipe Wy Novato CA 94945
Last sale
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882 26th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
884 26th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 882-884 26th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1937, currently owned by Elaine Simon Credit Shelter. The building has experienced several significant issues over the past decade, most notably in 2015-2016, when there were multiple complaints and violations concerning an allegedly illegal third unit in the garage space. This situation prompted multiple housing inspection services interventions between 2013 and 2016, including concerns about inadequate heat in 2012-2013, various building code compliance issues, and multiple citations regarding egress obstructions and inadequate lighting. The property underwent some legitimate improvements, including a new heating system installation in 2012 (costing $7,100) and associated ductwork, though there were also expired permits related to these works.

In addition to the illegal unit controversy, the building has faced ongoing challenges with parking and sidewalk access, as evidenced by numerous parking enforcement calls throughout 2023-2024, including multiple citations for illegal parking and sidewalk blocking. A notable violation in 2012 concerned inadequate heating in occupied spaces, which reportedly required tenants to use supplemental electric heaters. The property has also undergone some legitimate renovations over the years, including sheetrock work in 2001. The building's history shows a pattern of maintenance and compliance issues, particularly regarding heating systems and unauthorized modifications, though most recent complaints appear to be primarily related to parking enforcement matters rather than building code violations.

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Risk rating

How 882-884 26Th 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
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 74.9%
Moderate concern 15.2%
Severe concern 9.9%
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

882-884 26Th Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 16
Pavement defect
Sidewalk and Curb

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