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395 31St Ave

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1402017 12 units · 3 fl · 1927

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 395 31St 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 1927
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area8,415 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1402017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Scampa Arthur
Mailing address
Po Box 470065 San Francisco CA 94147
Last sale
061215

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Initial analysis

The three-story, 12-unit apartment building at 395 31st Avenue in the Central Richmond neighborhood, built in 1927 and owned by Arthur Scampa, has undergone several significant structural improvements and faced various safety-related issues over its history. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory Soft Story Retrofit in 2018 at a cost of $89,000, bringing it into compliance with San Francisco's earthquake safety requirements. The building has undergone several major structural works, including foundation replacement in 1990, reroofing in 1998, and various maintenance tasks between 1982 and 1990.

The property has experienced recurring fire safety concerns, with multiple violations and complaints regarding fire escape maintenance, alarm systems, and sprinkler issues documented between 2004 and 2024. A pattern of alarm system malfunctions is evident, with fire department responses recorded between 2005 and 2024, though all were determined to be either due to malfunction or contained no fire incidents. The most recent fire-related incidents in 2024 involved sprinkler/standpipe system and alarm system complaints, with one noted as having condition corrected status. Historical violations from 2004 included issues with egress obstruction, smoke enclosure door closers, fire escape ladders, and combustible storage. While these violations were ultimately abated, they indicate a past pattern of safety compliance challenges. The building underwent some renovation work in 2020, and there have been periodic maintenance and cleaning services requested for the surrounding area, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding sidewalk cleaning and parking issues between 2021 and 2024.

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Risk rating

How 395 31St 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
2th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2205 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
28%
No DBI
violation
72%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 24.9%
Moderate concern 56.6%
Severe concern 18.5%
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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The story over time

395 31St Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Mar 19
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement

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