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33-35 Downey St

Haight Ashbury, SF 94117 1254053 3 units · 3 fl · 1903

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 Haight Ashbury
At or below average
avg 1.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Haight Ashbury average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 33-35 Downey 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 1903
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1903
Total area3,045 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1254053
Ownership

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

Owner name
Teckchandani Rakesh
Mailing address
2301 Shibley Ave San Jose CA 95125
Last sale
100317

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35 Downey St, San Francisco, CA 94117
33 Downey St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 33-35 Downey Street in Haight Ashbury, owned by Rakesh Teckchandani, has undergone several significant renovations since its construction in 1903. Most notably, the building received substantial improvements in 2012, including comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels on all floors, electrical system upgrades to 80-amp service with new wiring and installations (including smoke detectors), and wall/insulation work. The building had a roof replacement in March 2023 costing $13,650, and a plumbing upgrade for heating systems was initiated in January 2024. Historical records show attention to maintenance issues, with multiple repairs for dry rot documented in 1986 and 2012, and routine safety inspections were conducted in 2003, 2008, and 1996. There were two notable building violations in 2003 related to fire safety and door security, both of which were resolved by April 2003.

Recent maintenance concerns include reports of no heat in one unit in late 2013, which was addressed within two weeks, and several sewer-related issues in early 2020, with one issue remaining open as of mid-2020. The property has been subject to regular inspections and has received various municipal services, including responses to temporary parking requests and routine cleaning matters. The building's maintenance history demonstrates ongoing attention to safety and code compliance, with all major renovations having received proper permitting and completion status. While there have been some infrastructure challenges, particularly related to sewer services in recent years, these issues appear to have been addressed through appropriate channels.

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Risk rating

How 33-35 Downey 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

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
72th percentile

Out of 581 buildings in this neighborhood, 163 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

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 73.9%
Moderate concern 15.7%
Severe concern 10.4%
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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33-35 Downey St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 17
Garbage and debris
furniture

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