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3135 Pacific Ave

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0974018 6 units · 3 fl · 1909

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 Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3135 Pacific 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 1909
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 built1909
Total area5,460 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0974018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kao Chung Cheng&Lin S C Rev
Mailing address
Chung Cheung&lin S C Kao 822 N Point St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
010799

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit multi-family residential building at 3135 Pacific Avenue in Pacific Heights, owned by Kao Chung Cheng & Lin S C Rev, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety-related improvements over its history, with the most substantial work occurring in 2014. During that year, Unit 3 experienced major renovations including mold remediation, floor replacement, and electrical system upgrades including a new furnace installation with comprehensive electrical work totaling over $35,000. The building had some safety violations in March 2004 related to fire safety and smoke detection, including issues with fire escape ladders and fire extinguishers, but these were all resolved by May 2004. A cancelled permit in 2008 for a proposed elevator installation suggests it was not completed, and historical records from 1992 indicate previous repairs for wood decay in the siding and window installations.

Recent concerns around the property primarily involve external maintenance issues, with multiple 311 calls between late 2024 and early 2025 regarding garbage and debris on nearby streets, though these are municipal rather than building-specific issues. The building has experienced several carbon monoxide detector activations between 2015 and 2016, all of which were verified as false alarms with no reported injuries. A significant 2024 response involved the external sidewalk collapsing, which remains an open case as of October 2023. The most recent activity on record involves complaints regarding encampments and debris in the vicinity of the building, though these are external to the property itself and are being handled by city services. While the building has a history of maintenance issues from earlier decades, including a 1986 "bring into code" permit, the major systems upgrades in 2014 suggest that many core building systems have been addressed, though the persistence of external debris issues indicates ongoing challenges with the immediate surroundings of the property.

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Risk rating

How 3135 Pacific 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

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
53th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 453 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 54.3%
Moderate concern 20.8%
Severe concern 24.9%
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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