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3155 Turk Blvd

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1142036 6 units · 3 fl · 1960

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Lone Mountain
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lone Mountain average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3155 Turk Blvd 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 1960
2 or more units
6 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.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors3
Year built1960
Total area6,486 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1142036
Ownership

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

Owner name
Henry & Shook Ping Hong Fam
Mailing address
James Chiu 298 4Th Ave # 322 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
000000

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 3155 Turk Blvd, owned by Henry & Shook Ping Hong Fam, has been standing since 1960 in the Lone Mountain neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant maintenance works, including a $14,500 reroofing project in 2016, though an earlier reroofing permit from 1996 expired. A series of concerning safety issues emerged between 2014-2017, particularly focusing on fire safety systems - with violations recorded in 2018, 2019, and most recently in July 2024 regarding alarm systems. The building has experienced multiple false fire alarm incidents over the years, with the most recent fire violation being issued in August 2024.

Historical inspections in 2004 revealed multiple safety concerns that were subsequently addressed, including issues with smoke detectors, emergency exits, and fire escape obstructions. The garage area has been a recurring site of maintenance concerns, with complaints in 2015-2016 regarding frayed and exposed electrical wires. A 2015 complaint indicated unsanitary conditions in a garbage area, while other routine inspections have been conducted in 2001, 2004, 2009, and 2017. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to basic upkeep, including the most recent roof work, though the pattern of fire alarm system violations and false alarms suggests ongoing challenges with fire safety system maintenance. The property has experienced typical urban issues such as graffiti and parking violations in the surrounding area, as documented in various 311 calls between 2018-2022.

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Risk rating

How 3155 Turk Blvd'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
16th percentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 436 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 54.8%
Moderate concern 28.3%
Severe concern 16.9%
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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