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290-292 Richland Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5745058 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 290-292 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 1907
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 1907
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 built1907
Total area4,119 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5745058
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Nash John H 9729 Echo Hills Dr Las Vegas NV 89134
Last sale
031121

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292 Richland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
290 Richland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 290-292 Richland Avenue is a two-unit residential building in Bernal Heights, constructed in 1907 and currently owned by 290-292 Richland LLC. The building has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past decade, with the most substantial work occurring in 2019-2020 when a major renovation project valued at $432,000 was completed. This renovation included converting storage space into living areas, relocating kitchens, adding bathrooms, and creating a new internal stair connection to a roof deck. The building's infrastructure has been thoroughly modernized, with a complete rewiring (2020), new plumbing systems (2020), and an HVAC upgrade to mini-split systems (2021), along with the installation of a 1.5kV solar system in 2005. Earlier improvements included deck replacements in 2011 and new siding installations in 2010.

The property has experienced some issues related to construction activities, notably a complaint in June 2020 regarding work being performed beyond the scope of permits and inadequate neighbor notification. The building's recent maintenance has generally been proactive, with the owners addressing systems upgrades and maintaining proper documentation. The surrounding area has had occasional service calls recorded through 311, primarily related to street cleaning and abandoned vehicles, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or management. A 2021 noise complaint and a 2020 water leak incident were also recorded, but specific resolutions were not detailed in the available records. A 2019 administrative permit was obtained to formally document the building's two-unit configuration, confirming its legal use as a duplex structure.

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Risk rating

How 290-292 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
42th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 740 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
DBI violation
likely
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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.7%
Moderate concern 11.6%
Severe concern 4.8%
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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290-292 Richland Ave event timeline

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2026
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