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880 26Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1668019 6 units · 3 fl · 1927

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Richmond
Above average
avg 0.5
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 880 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 1927
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area5,865 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1668019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee 1988 Fmly Trust
Mailing address
Lee David Fong Succ Trustee 541 Selmart Ln Petaluma CA 94954
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story apartment building at 880 26th Avenue in the Central Richmond district, built in 1927 and currently owned by Lee 1988 Fmly Trust, has undergone significant recent renovations and improvements. As of late 2024, the property is undergoing extensive unit renovations, including Unit 2 conversion (kitchen to study), bathroom rehabilitation, and utility upgrades, with similar work happening in Units 3, 5, and 6. These renovations, totaling over $340,000, include new gas furnaces, kitchen and bathroom upgrades, electrical rewiring, and the installation of washer/dryer facilities. A major electrical upgrade has also been completed, with the service capacity increased from 125 amp to 400 amp in December 2024.

Historically, the building faced several compliance issues, notably regarding mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting. Two complaints were filed in 2017 and 2021 regarding non-compliance with the San Francisco Building Code's earthquake safety requirements, though these have since been resolved with certification of completion issued. Previous violations from 2013 included various safety and maintenance issues such as the need for carbon monoxide alarms, lead hazard remediation, and repairs to common area walls and ceilings, all of which have been abated. The building has also undergone necessary infrastructure improvements over the years, including sewer line replacement (2011), kitchen renovations (2022), and dealing with historical issues like dry rot repairs (1996) and fascia board replacements (1984).

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Risk rating

How 880 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
7th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2092 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
47%
No DBI
violation
53%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 60.6%
Moderate concern 29.1%
Severe concern 10.3%
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

880 26Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Sep 11
At back stairway repair/replace handrail in kind, less than 50% non street visible.
$600 · Complete
Plumbing PermitAug 06
Back flow installation. amendment in ref to pa#pp20240917998

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