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35 Palm Ave

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1040007 4 units · 2 fl · 1907

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Jordan Park/Laurel Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 35 Palm 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 1907
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1907
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area3,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1040007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Charney Sam 5-26 46Th Ave Flr2A Long Island City NY 11101
Last sale
June 05, 1996

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Initial analysis

35 Palm Avenue is a two-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by 35 Palm LLC. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, most notably completing its mandatory Soft Story retrofit in 2015 at a cost of $75,000, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's earthquake safety requirements. Other notable upgrades include the replacement of 14 single-pane windows with energy-efficient double-pane windows in 2011, and various roofing work, though there were initial violations in 2002 and 1991 related to unauthorized roofing work. The building has experienced routine safety inspections and addressed several violations over the years, including issues with smoke detectors and emergency exits in 2005, though these have since been resolved.

The property has a documented history of fire safety system activations, with five recorded incidents between 2016 and 2023, including detection system activations and one cooking-related incident, though all were determined to be unintentional with no reported injuries. Recent maintenance issues have included concerns about tree roots damaging sidewalks (2023) and multiple reports of parking violations in the vicinity (2020-2024). The building's recent history shows regular compliance with city requirements, with no active violations or open complaints as of the latest available data. The presence of multiple Christmas tree disposal reports in early 2024 suggests recent seasonal turnover activity, though these are standard municipal services and not indicative of building conditions.

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Risk rating

How 35 Palm 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

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
19thpercentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 220 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
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 44%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

35 Palm Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Jul 19
Trees - damaging property
Lifted sidewalk tree roots

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