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32-40 Varennes St

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0115036 6 units · 3 fl · 1906

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 Telegraph Hill
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 32-40 Varennes St 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 1906
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area3,954 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0115036
Ownership

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

Owner name
Pasquini Matthew Ryan
Mailing address
38 Varennes St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
043020

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34 Varennes St, San Francisco, CA 94133
40 Varennes St, San Francisco, CA 94133
40 A Varennes St, San Francisco, CA 94133
32 Varennes St, San Francisco, CA 94133
36 Varennes St, San Francisco, CA 94133
38 Varennes St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit multi-family residential building at 32-40 Varennes Street in Telegraph Hill, owned by Matthew Ryan Pasquini, was constructed in 1906 and underwent significant renovations between 2008-2010. Recent concerns have emerged regarding unauthorized modifications, including a complaint in August 2018 about suspected illegal units and unpermitted electrical work in the 1st floor area of 38 Varennes Street, which was later documented as an illegally added dwelling unit with unauthorized bathroom and kitchen installations. The building has undergone several major improvements, including the installation of fire safety systems with sprinklers and alarms in 2009-2010, basement modifications, and comprehensive remodeling of multiple units in 2008-2009. Multiple plumbing permits were issued for bathroom, kitchen, and laundry facility installations throughout 2009.

The building's history includes various building complaints and routine inspections, with significant attention paid to construction activities in 2009 regarding unauthorized deck installations and rear expansion concerns. Planning records from 2008-2009 show discretionary reviews related to proposed rooftop construction and garage modifications on the front facade. More recently, from 2019 to 2024, there have been several 311 calls regarding street cleaning and maintenance issues, primarily related to sidewalk garbage and debris, which were resolved through standard city services. The most recent permit activity on record was a garbage and debris-related complaint in August 2024, suggesting ongoing maintenance needs in the vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 32-40 Varennes St'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
46th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 369 are predicted to be safer.

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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 47.7%
Moderate concern 10.0%
Severe concern 42.3%
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

32-40 Varennes St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jan 14
Install butlers pantry/wetbar in e living room. add coat closet to living room. no structural walls partitions. new barsink tied to e small bath group. new light.
$12,000 · Filed

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