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936-938 Stanyan St

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, SF 94117 1267034 3 units · 2 fl · 1909

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 Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 936-938 Stanyan 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 1909
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.

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 1909
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
Floors2
Year built1909
Total area2,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1267034
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
936 Stanyan St San Francisco CA 94117
Last sale
July 30, 2013

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936 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117
938 Stanyan St, San Francisco, CA 94117
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 936-938 Stanyan Street, located in the Parnassus/Ashbury Heights neighborhood, was constructed in 1909 and contains three units. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, including a bathroom remodeling project in 2017 ($5,000), an upgrade to a 200-amp electrical service panel in March 2017, and important plumbing work in January 2020 involving the replacement of the sewer lateral and house trap. A concerning event was reported in September 2016 regarding unauthorized window replacement work. The building faced a cluster of housing code violations in November 2002 related to safety equipment and maintenance, including requirements for smoke detectors, fire extinguisher maintenance, gas meter instructions, and various plumbing and electrical issues, though all were abated by November 18, 2002.

Recent maintenance and safety records are generally positive, with the most significant recent infrastructure work being the 2020 sewer lateral replacement. The property has experienced various maintenance issues typical for a building of its age, including several instances of graffiti (2021-2022), parking violations, and hazardous materials cleanup on nearby sidewalks. A routine housing inspection is currently active as of 2011, though no specific violations have been documented in recent years. The building's systems have received regular attention, as evidenced by the prompt response to a sewage backup incident in late 2019, which was quickly resolved with flushing of the lower lateral and no further issues reported. Management has demonstrated responsiveness to infrastructure needs, with documented plumbing and electrical upgrades in recent years, though the expired permits from 1987 for compliance work suggest administrative follow-up may be warranted to confirm final disposition.

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Risk rating

How 936-938 Stanyan 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
48thpercentile

Out of 526 buildings in this neighborhood, 274 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
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Neighborhood location

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12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 25%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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936-938 Stanyan St event timeline

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2020
Plumbing Permit Jan 13
Replace sewer lateral and hous trap.
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