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32-34 Blake St

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1068013 2 units · 1 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems 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
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights average of 0.9.

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 32-34 Blake 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
2 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
Units2
Floors1
Year built1900
Total area2,712 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1068013
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Justin & Laura Ng Quintal, 34 Blake St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
October 25, 2013

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34 Blake St, San Francisco, CA 94118
32 Blake St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 32-34 Blake Street, owned by Quintal Family Trust 2015, was constructed in 1900 and features one story. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including a complete reroofing in 2022 (cost: $10,400), a substantial kitchen remodel in 2014 ($12,000), and the addition of electrical upgrades including 200-amp 3-meter services in 2015. A concerning building violation filed in August 2023 has revealed multiple code violations, including unauthorized construction with plumbing and electrical work on the ground floor, an improperly converted sleeping room lacking emergency exits, open ductwork between the garage and living area, and inadequate heating and ventilation in habitable rooms. The ground floor area, initially permitted as a playroom/storage space in 2002, appears to have been converted to an unauthorized dwelling unit (UDU) with kitchen facilities, leading to an active investigation and proposed reversion to its original purpose.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural issues, with dry rot repairs and restucco work completed in 2015. Various electrical and plumbing improvements have been made over the years, including comprehensive kitchen updates in 2014 that involved new fixtures, appliances, and safety features. While the property has undergone numerous upgrades, the recent violations and unauthorized modifications present significant concerns regarding habitability and code compliance. The building's location has experienced recurring issues with parking violations, particularly regarding sidewalk parking and driveway blockages, which have required multiple citations over the years. A single recorded building fire incident was noted with no civilian injuries, though details about the location or impact on the building are not specified in the available data.

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Risk rating

How 32-34 Blake 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
83rdpercentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 46 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
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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 11%
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

32-34 Blake St event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Jul 22
Remove existing appliances and related millwork in response to the nov#202311984. revert existing ground floor space to originally approved playroom, storage per approved bpa#200210290218
$1,000 · Filed
Planning RecordJul 22
7/22/26: Approval of removal of unpermitted kitchenette and bedroom at ground floor, per PAL issued by Christy Alexander. Revert space to playroom and storage per BPA 200210290218. [email protected]

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