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214-216 Richland Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5745034A 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Bernal Heights
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 214-216 Richland 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 1900
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5745034A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mai-Vu Kathy H
Mailing address
216 Richland Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
123015

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214 Richland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
216 Richland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 214-216 Richland Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Bernal Heights, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Kathy H. Mai-vu. The building's maintenance history reveals several significant events, with the most recent being a window replacement project in 2015 that initially violated building codes by installing vinyl windows instead of the required wood double-hung windows, though this was subsequently corrected and completed at a cost of $1,800. The structure has undergone various improvements over the years, including a complete reroofing in 2008 (cost: $9,950) and attempts to create a parking space with a new concrete slab and gate in 2005 (cost: $3,800), though these permits ultimately expired.

The building's maintenance record shows attention to basic infrastructure, but also some concerning past issues, including a 1995 housing complaint about roof leaks affecting interior furnishings, and a 2000 complaint regarding multiple maintenance issues including cracked walls, peeling paint, and broken windows. Three recent 311 calls from 2024 (as of October 2023) suggest some ongoing property management challenges, including concerns about waste receptacle maintenance, parking violations, and street cleaning issues. The property underwent a rental buyout in July 2015, involving four tenants and totaling $19,153. While recent building inspection records and violations appear relatively limited, the property has experienced periodic issues requiring correction, though many historical complaints have been resolved through appropriate repairs or improvements.

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Risk rating

How 214-216 Richland 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
48th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 664 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 73.2%
Moderate concern 16.5%
Severe concern 10.4%
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

214-216 Richland Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Feb 08
Pavement defect
Street Defect
311 RequestJan 25
Utility excavation

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