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500-502 Holloway Ave

Ingleside, SF 94112 6937018B 2 units · 2 fl · 1926

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 Ingleside — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Ingleside average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 500-502 Holloway 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 area1,950 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6937018B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
438 Faxon Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
April 02, 2002

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502 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
500 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The two-family residential building at 500-502 Holloway Avenue, owned by Hsieh Shen-fu, has a documented history of maintenance and compliance issues since its construction in 1926. The property experienced a significant fire incident in 2006 that required $9,000 in repairs to the ceiling and painting, followed by electrical work to install 15 lights, 8 switches, 40 receptacles, and 10 circuits. In 2014, the building underwent a voluntary restoration to remove unauthorized modifications, including an illegal kitchen and bathroom in the garage, with associated plumbing and electrical work. The property has had multiple building violations and complaints, including a declared nuisance status in 2010-2011 related to weatherproofing issues and rubbish disposal, though these violations were abated by February 2011.

Recent records from 2024 show recurring issues with garbage and debris on the property, including three separate instances of abandoned furniture reported in October 2024, though all were resolved through city services. The building's most recent notable maintenance history includes the removal of illegal modifications in 2014, while historical improvements include a comprehensive renovation in 2002 that updated both units' bathrooms and kitchens and replaced 30 windows. The property has also been the subject of multiple parking enforcement calls in 2024, though many were either invalid or officers were unable to locate the violations. While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges, particularly in the past, most recent records suggest improved compliance, though the property continues to generate service requests for street cleaning and parking issues in the vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 500-502 Holloway 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
48thpercentile

Out of 156 buildings in this neighborhood, 81 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
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
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

500-502 Holloway Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Oct 14
Public health
environmental health request for service
DBI ComplaintSep 18
Date last observed: 17-sep-25; time last observed: 8:00 am; floor: bottom; unit: 502; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion; plumbing leak; structural problems; other building; ; additional information: owners pervious tenants had a dog who urinated in the living room. and owner promised the odor would get fixed and has refused to do anything to fix it. we have called a contractor and discovered that there is a 85% moisture underneath our living room. which makes the odor unbearable in the mornings.;

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