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3631-3633 Buchanan St

Marina, SF 94123 0460A004 2 units · 2 fl · 1954

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 Marina
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Marina average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3631-3633 Buchanan 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 1954
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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
Floors2
Year built1954
Total area2,499 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0460A004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Pecha Robert Erick
Mailing address
158 Black Powder Cir Folsom CA 95630
Last sale
071206

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3631 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94123
3633 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 3631-3633 Buchanan Street in the Marina district, owned by Robert Erick Pecha, was constructed in 1954 and has undergone several significant renovations over the past decades. Most notably, recent improvements include a completed reroofing project in 2024 costing $10,500, which followed substantial electrical upgrades in 2014 that included a service panel upgrade from 60 to 100 amps, installation of various appliances, and extensive electrical infrastructure work. The building received major interior renovations in 2013-2014, including kitchen and bathroom remodels with new fixtures, cabinets, and comprehensive electrical upgrades.

The property has experienced recurring fire safety concerns, with multiple fire code violations documented between 2018 and 2024, including issues with alarm systems, exit maintenance, and extinguishers, though many were corrected promptly or found to have no merit upon inspection. There have been several fire-related incidents recorded, primarily involving detector activations and one minor chimney fire, but no civilian injuries were reported in any incidents. The building's fire safety equipment and maintenance history shows a pattern of violations requiring attention, with the most recent documented violation in October 2024 related to ERRCS permits. Recent neighborhood issues noted in 2024-2025 include multiple reports of debris and waste removal needs in the vicinity of the property, though these are external to the building itself. The property has maintained compliance with major systems upgrades, including comprehensive electrical, plumbing, and fire safety improvements, though the pattern of fire code violations suggests ongoing attention to safety systems requirements has been necessary.

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Risk rating

How 3631-3633 Buchanan 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
96th percentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 40 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
95%
No DBI
violation
5%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.7%
Moderate concern 6.6%
Severe concern 11.7%
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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3631-3633 Buchanan St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 15
311 service request
Encampment
311 RequestFeb 08
Sidewalk defect

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