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1934-1938 Buchanan St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0662025 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Lower Pacific Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.6
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1934-1938 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 1900
2 or more units
3 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 1900
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,816 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0662025
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Leslie D Bayleess 1938 Buchanan St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
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1936 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1938 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1934 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 1934-1938 Buchanan Street in Lower Pacific Heights is a three-story flat/duplex structure constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Leslie D Bayless Living Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, most notably in 2002 when substantial structural work was completed including ground floor beam and foundation replacement, new garage addition, and minor sidewalk encroachment work for a ramp, totaling over $200,000 in improvements. A voluntary fire sprinkler system was installed in the garage area in 2003, demonstrating the owner's commitment to safety upgrades. More recent maintenance includes a complete re-roofing project in 2014 costing $24,500.

The building experienced a series of fire safety violations in January 2016 related to fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, and structural maintenance requirements, though all these issues were abated by February 2016. Routine inspections have been conducted periodically over the years, with the most recent being a Christmas tree removal service call in January 2023. Several 311 calls related to street cleaning and parking issues have been logged between 2010 and 2023, though these are primarily external to the building itself. The property has maintained active compliance with building codes since the resolution of the 2016 violations, and there have been no recent complaints or violations on record that would indicate current safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1934-1938 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

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
53rdpercentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 315 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
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

Building age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 25%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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