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886-888 33Rd Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1675005 2 units · 2 fl · 1923

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Outer Richmond — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.7
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

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 886-888 33Rd 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 1923
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 1923
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 built1923
Total area2,240 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1675005
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Kuang Ju Zhen & Huang Duo M 888 33Rd Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
November 25, 1991

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888 33rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
886 33rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 886-888 33rd Avenue in the Outer Richmond neighborhood is a 2-story flats and duplex structure built in 1923, currently owned by the Kuang/Huang Family Trust. The property has undergone several significant modifications and faced multiple regulatory issues over the years. Most recently, in October 2024, the building suffered structural damage when a car collided with the front left side, displacing a post under the garage door header and damaging the garage door and security gate, though utilities remained undamaged and the building was deemed safe for occupancy. The property has a documented history of unauthorized modifications, including a major violation in 2007 when the ground floor was found to have been converted into an unpermitted dwelling unit, leading to numerous safety concerns such as unapproved wiring, plumbing, lack of smoke detectors, and inadequate egress. This violation was addressed through a permit in 2007 to revert the space back to its original use, removing unauthorized kitchen and bathroom facilities. The building has also seen improvements including solar panel installations in 2015 (with two permits totaling 4.0 kW capacity), a kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2002, and the construction of a storage room and half bath in the basement in 1994. Historical maintenance issues include documented water leaks and humidity problems from 2007, though these were resolved by 2010. The property's permit history shows both completion of required repairs and periodic compliance issues, with the most recent active concern being the 2024 car impact incident.

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Risk rating

How 886-888 33Rd 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
52ndpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 499 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
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
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

886-888 33Rd Ave event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Oct 22
Comply to nov 202429333 fix and repair damags in-kind care into bldg.
$10,000 · Complete
Building Violation (NOV)Oct 07
Car ran into building. at front left side. displaced post under garage door header off the foundation: joists at bay above run over header. temporary support being put in place. garage door and security gate damaged. utilities are undamaged. building is ok to occupy. code/section: sfbc 102a monthly monitoring fee applies. code/section: sfbc 110a table 1a-k

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