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730-734 Central Ave

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1176022 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 North Panhandle
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 730-734 Central 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 1900
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1176022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Zagerman-Golder 2007 Trust
Mailing address
Donald Golder & Diane Zager 2029 Fulton St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
111610

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732 Central Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
730 Central Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
734 Central Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 730-734 Central Avenue in the Park North neighborhood, owned by the Zagerman-Golder 2007 Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work since its construction in 1900. Most notably, in 2018, the building received voluntary seismic upgrades costing $25,000, including the installation of one moment frame and two shear walls in the garage area, which improved the building's structural integrity. The property completed multiple renovation projects in 2009 to address code violations from a physical inspection report (CC-5589), including plumbing and electrical work for all three units, and underwent a kitchen remodel in 2016 that included new wiring, recessed lighting, and plumbing modifications.

The building has a history of routine safety inspections, with notable violations in 2003 concerning safety equipment like smoke detectors, emergency exits, and fire extinguishers, all of which were resolved by June 2003. More recent history includes a complaint in March 2020 regarding unauthorized construction noise during a shelter-in-place order, though this complaint is now not active. The property has maintained compliance with various building codes through regular updates, including a new gas main installation in 2017 and earlier electrical upgrades. Multiple 311 calls have been logged regarding parking enforcement issues near the property, with several citations issued for driveway blocking between 2020 and 2021, though these are external to the building's maintenance history.

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Risk rating

How 730-734 Central 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
35th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 518 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.

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 severity forecast
No violation 62.1%
Moderate concern 29.3%
Severe concern 8.7%
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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730-734 Central Ave event timeline

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

2020
DBI Complaint Mar 26
Basement of building --- caller called to report construction noise in the basement of her building. the caller believes that this work is not essential during the shelter in place order. (311 sr#12230571)
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