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847-849 29Th Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1672004B 2 units · 2 fl

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 847-849 29Th 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 unknown
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built
Total area3,738 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1672004B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Nakamoto Remi M & Lau Derek
Mailing address
Lau Wesley 847 29Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
022019

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849 29th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
847 29th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 847-849 29th Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Nakamoto Remi M & Lau Derek, has undergone several significant renovations and improvements since 2015. The property completed a substantial interior remodeling project in 2015, which included updates to both kitchens and four and a half bathrooms, along with the installation of new appliances, fixtures, and electrical systems, though some associated permits subsequently expired. Key structural improvements include the installation of a new prefab spiral staircase in 2015, followed by a revision to relocate various living spaces and modify stair configurations. The building benefited from major systems upgrades in 2018, including the installation of new furnaces and fireplaces for both units.

The property has maintained relatively good compliance with permitting requirements in recent years, though there were two building complaints in 2002 regarding unpermitted kitchen remodeling work, and a 2013 complaint about work being performed without permits during nighttime hours. All reported violations have been resolved, and recent construction work has generally been properly permitted and completed. The building underwent exterior improvements including skylight replacement in 2018 and received a new roof in 2015 at a cost of $26,250. Minor issues such as improper trash receptacle storage (2016) and parking violations (2018) have been documented through 311 calls, but these do not directly relate to the building's structural or safety conditions.

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Risk rating

How 847-849 29Th 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
40th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1350 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Building age

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 77.1%
Moderate concern 16.7%
Severe concern 6.2%
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

847-849 29Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Oct 03
Solar permit: installing 10 solar pv modules, 440 watts per module, total no. of rating 4.4 kw. mounted: roof, ballasted: n, including 1 energy storage unit, with 13.5 kwh each in capacity, ess units will be closer than 3 feet | installation of rooftop pv system and e
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Building PermitOct 03
Solar permit: installing 8 solar pv modules, 440 watts per module, total no. of rating 3.52 kw. mounted: roof, ballasted: n, including 1 energy storage unit, with 13.5 kwh each in capacity, ess units will be closer than 3 feet | installation of rooftop pv system and e

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