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473 Raymond Ave

Visitacion Valley, SF 94134 6244035 2 units · 1 fl · 1961

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 Visitacion Valley
At or below average
avg 1.4
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Visitacion Valley average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 473 Raymond 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 1961
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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
Floors1
Year built1961
Total area2,951 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6244035
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yeung Wendy Wing-Sze
Mailing address
473 Raymond Ave San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
050819

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 473 Raymond Avenue in Visitacion Valley is a single-story structure built in 1961, currently owned by Wendy Wing-sze Yeung. The property has undergone several improvements over the years, including a completed horizontal addition in 1989 and a gas house line extension in 2016. Two solar installation attempts were documented, with the 2014 installation successfully completed (24 PV modules, 6.24 kW total) while the 2015 attempt was cancelled.

The building has experienced a series of notable incidents and violations, particularly regarding fire safety systems. In September 2024, multiple fire safety violations were recorded and referred for hearing, including issues with emergency lighting, alarm system maintenance, and sprinkler service requirements. Earlier violations from 2023 involved problems with electrical workspace clearance and fire protection signage. The building suffered minor damage in January 2021 when a vehicle collided with the structure, causing approximately 2 square feet of stucco damage near the front gate. While there have been multiple fire department responses, most have been for false alarms or smoke detector activations with no injuries reported. More recently, the property has faced several exterior maintenance challenges, with multiple 311 calls in late 2024/early 2025 regarding sidewalk defects, abandoned vehicles, and garbage issues, though many of these cases have been resolved promptly. The building's history shows a pattern of periodic maintenance issues, particularly regarding landscaping (noted in multiple fire complaints between 2020-2023), and requires ongoing attention to fire safety systems as evidenced by recent violations.

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Risk rating

How 473 Raymond 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
60th percentile

Out of 214 buildings in this neighborhood, 86 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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building age

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

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 80.4%
Moderate concern 13.9%
Severe concern 5.7%
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

473 Raymond Ave event timeline

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

2021
Building Violation (NOV) Jan 05
An emergency response has revealed a car has run into building cuasing minor stucco damage by front gate approx. 2 sqft monthly monitoring fee applies. code/section: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k
DBI ComplaintJan 05
An emergency response has revealed a car has run into building cuasing minor stucco damage by front gate approx. 2 sqft

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