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36-38 Auburn St

Nob Hill, SF 94133 0181042 3 units · 2 fl · 1910

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 Nob Hill
At or below average
avg 2.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 36-38 Auburn 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 1910
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area2,470 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0181042
Ownership

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

Owner name
David & Karen Mar Trust
Mailing address
50 Arroyo Way San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
062613

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38 Auburn St, San Francisco, CA 94133
36 Auburn St, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 36-38 Auburn Street in Nob Hill, owned by the David & Karen Mar Trust, was constructed in 1910 and contains three units. The property underwent significant renovations in 2011-2012, including multiple kitchen and bathroom remodels, roof work, and laundry room upgrades, with permits totaling over $50,000 in documented improvements. During this renovation period, there were several building violations and complaints, particularly regarding unauthorized work related to a roof structure and stair penthouse, which allegedly blocked neighboring views and required stop work orders. These issues were investigated in early 2012 and ultimately abated by December 2012, though they did involve multiple notices of violation and required corrections.

The building's maintenance history shows regular updates to essential systems, including electrical upgrades to 200-amp service and comprehensive plumbing work for various unit improvements. More recent history from 2017 to 2022 indicates typical urban issues such as noise complaints and parking concerns, plus some street cleaning matters. There was one recorded outside fire incident (rubbish fire, cause unintentional) with no civilian injuries. The property appears to have maintained compliance with most building codes since the 2011-2012 renovation period, with no active violations on current record. The most recent building permit activity appears to be from over a decade ago (2012), suggesting either no significant renovations have been needed or completed since then, or that no new permits have been required for routine maintenance or improvements.

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Risk rating

How 36-38 Auburn 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
66th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 382 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 61.1%
Moderate concern 20.5%
Severe concern 18.4%
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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36-38 Auburn St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Sep 03
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestAug 16
Other illegal parking

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