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37-41 Ashbury St

North Panhandle, SF 94117 1188002 3 units · 3 fl · 1921

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in North Panhandle — not a forecast
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 37-41 Ashbury 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 1921
2 or more units
3 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 1921
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1921
Total area3,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1188002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Shaw Taylor P & Jessica M, 37-41 Ashbury St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
February 08, 2012

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39 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117
41 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117
37 Ashbury St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The Shaw Family Trust owns this 3-story multi-family residential building located at 37-41 Ashbury St in Park North, constructed in 1921, which contains three units. The building has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work over the past years, with the most recent being a substantial re-roofing project completed in September 2024 at a cost of $43,400. In 2020, the property underwent comprehensive renovations to comply with physical inspection report #CC-8406, addressing various building, plumbing, and electrical systems across all three units (37, 39, and 41). Prior improvements include a bathroom remodel in 2014, installation of new laundry plumbing in 2014, and updates to the building's electrical systems in 2012 including new panels and overhead service.

The building has faced several inspection and compliance issues over its history, with notable concerns in 2004 regarding structural elements such as wood stairs and columns, which were subsequently addressed. Multiple complaints regarding unpermitted construction work were filed between 2008-2010, though these were resolved. The property has also experienced recurring issues with vehicles blocking driveways, with several citations issued between 2019 and 2020, and there have been occasional noise-related complaints, particularly regarding entertainment noise in 2022. Recent maintenance records demonstrate active management of the property's infrastructure, with substantial investments in both routine maintenance and system upgrades. Notably, the building is designated for 3-unit condo conversion, indicating potential future changes to its ownership structure.

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Risk rating

How 37-41 Ashbury 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
66thpercentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 271 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

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Property class: multi-family flat

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

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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The story over time

37-41 Ashbury St event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Nov 19
Rev to pa# 2025-1114-9604: change estimated cost from $4,000 to 40,000.
$4,000 · Complete
Building PermitNov 14
Replacing 11 (e) wood windows with (n) wood clad windows. pocket fit installation. no change to size or location. u factor 0.29 shgc 0.22. not visible from street.

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