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34-36 Hemway Ter

Lone Mountain, SF 94117 1173001B 2 units · 3 fl · 1922

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 Lone Mountain — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Lone Mountain average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 34-36 Hemway Ter 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 1922
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 1922
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
Floors3
Year built1922
Total area3,810 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1173001B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Johnny Lee & Ella Lee 36 Hemway Ter San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale

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34 Hemway Ter, San Francisco, CA 94117
36 Hemway Ter, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The Lee Family Trust owns this three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located at 34-36 Hemway Terrace in the Lone Mountain neighborhood. Built in 1922, this flats and duplex structure has undergone several maintenance and improvement projects over the years. The most recent significant building improvement was completed in 2003, involving countertop, kitchen cabinet, floor tile installations, and wall patching work valued at $5,000. This followed a violation and subsequent repair work in 2002 related to unauthorized floor and wall surface repairs, which were addressed through proper permitting and completed by April 2003. Historical maintenance records also show that the building's roof was successfully replaced in 1990.

In recent times, from 2023 to 2024, there has been recurring attention to the property's external maintenance and parking challenges, with multiple reports regarding waste receptacle management (referred to as "toters left out 24x7") during 2024, indicating potential concerns about proper waste disposal timing. Several parking-related issues have been documented, including multiple citations for sidewalk parking and one instance of a blocked driveway, suggesting ongoing concerns about parking enforcement in the area. These parking enforcement incidents have generally been addressed through official citations, with officers responding to and validating the reported violations. While these recent issues don't directly impact building safety or habitability, they do indicate ongoing neighborhood activity and enforcement responses related to parking and waste management in the immediate vicinity of the property.

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Risk rating

How 34-36 Hemway Ter'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
39thpercentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 317 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
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 19%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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34-36 Hemway Ter event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 04
Public utilities commission
billing customer callback
Building Violation (NOV)Apr 01
A response to a complaint for the above address has revealed that a fire has occurred causing damage to the building and rendering it uninhaitable. observed from the outside. code/section: sfbc 102.a monthly monitoring fee applies code/section: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k

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