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870-872 27Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1669027 3 units · 2 fl · 1930

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.

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 870-872 27Th 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 1930
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.

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 1930
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1930
Total area3,290 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1669027
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Schulz John W & Eisenhauer 595 Buckingham Way Ste 331 San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
September 29, 2011

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872 27th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
872 A 27th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
870 27th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 870-872 27th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1930, currently owned by the Schulz-eisenhauer Revoc Tr. The building's maintenance history shows several significant improvements, including the installation of aluminum windows in 1986 and a new common area meter for the garage and alleyway in 2010, which was needed for the property's electrical infrastructure. A notable compliance action was completed in 1984 to bring the building into full compliance with applicable provisions, though the specific nature of these requirements is not detailed in the records. There was one routine housing inspection complaint filed in 2002, which was resolved within three weeks.

The property has experienced multiple parking-related incidents in recent years, with several enforcement actions taken between 2020 and 2023, particularly during a cluster of parking violations in September 2020 involving vehicles blocking driveways. A sewage backup incident was reported and resolved in March 2021, which represents the only infrastructure-related service call in recent history. While there have been several parking enforcement requests in 2023, including both sidewalk parking and other illegal parking incidents, these are primarily external enforcement matters rather than building-specific issues. The most recent service calls have all been resolved through appropriate enforcement or inspection actions, suggesting that while there have been persistent parking challenges in the area, there are no ongoing building-specific maintenance or safety concerns evident in the available records.

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Risk rating

How 870-872 27Th 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
27thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1642 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
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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.

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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 23%
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

870-872 27Th Ave event timeline

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