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878-880 32Nd Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1674007G 2 units · 2 fl · 1926

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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 878-880 32Nd 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 1926
2 or more units
2 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 1926
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1926
Total area4,085 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1674007G
Ownership

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

Mailing address
878 32nd Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

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880 32nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
878 32nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 878-880 32nd Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1926, currently owned by James C & Lenore Chevalley. The building has undergone significant renovations in recent years, with the most substantial work occurring in 2016-2018. Major improvements include the conversion of the ground floor social hall into a media room and family room, installation of new stairs connecting the ground floor to the second floor, and updates to lighting and electrical systems, with a total investment of approximately $50,000. The kitchen was remodeled twice between September 2016 and February 2017, including updates to cabinetry, appliances, and electrical systems, with the work properly completed and including the addition of a subpanel. Structural improvements were made with the demolition of an existing wall on the second floor and installation of new posts and footings.

The building has also received attention to safety and infrastructure, including a significant electrical upgrade in 2018 that rewired lighting on stairs and closets, installed new outlets, and added dedicated circuits for lighting and outlets. Plumbing work in 2017 included the relocation of kitchen drains, vents, and water and gas pipes. Earlier maintenance included the addition of vinyl siding to the south side of the building in 2008, and roofing work in 2003, though the roofing permit expired without showing completion in the records. The property has had minimal complaints, with only one documented 311 call in 2014 regarding a general public works issue that was resolved with no noted impact on the building or its systems.

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Risk rating

How 878-880 32Nd 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
38thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1395 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
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 size

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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