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231 3Rd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1430015 3 units · 2 fl · 1895

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 Inner Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 231 3Rd 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 1895
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
Floors2
Year built1895
Total area1,902 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1430015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hall Family Trust
Mailing address
Hall Susan L Trustee 231 3Rd Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
100203

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 231 3rd Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by Hall Family Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and changes since its construction in 1895. Most recently, the building received a new roof in September 2023 at a cost of approximately $21,952, marking the second roofing project since 2000. Between 1994 and 1995, the property underwent substantial structural work including a partial seismic upgrade with a new steel beam installation and a horizontal expansion project. The building's history also includes a controversial period in 2000 regarding an unpermitted deck construction at the rear of the property, which was not resolved until 2012.

The property has experienced various maintenance and enforcement issues over the years, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls. Recent concerns include reports of garbage and debris (December 2024) and previous issues with overgrown trees (2021) and graffiti (2020). The building's unit configuration has also been a point of consideration; a permit to reduce the building from three units to two was filed in 1994 but ultimately expired. The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, with the most recent roofing work indicating ongoing investment in the building's structure, while the number of complaints and service calls suggests typical urban challenges related to vegetation, street maintenance, and abandoned vehicles in the surrounding area.

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Risk rating

How 231 3Rd 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
47th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 913 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

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.

Director's hearings, owner's portfolio

Escalated DBI enforcement actions across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 77.4%
Moderate concern 20.2%
Severe concern 2.5%
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

231 3Rd Ave event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Sep 15
Reroofing
$21,952 · Complete

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