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235 3Rd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1430017 6 units · 2 fl · 1964

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 235 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 1964
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1964
Total area4,358 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1430017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hing & Lily C Wong 1988 Tru
Mailing address
Gary Wong 1755 Dolores St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
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Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The six-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 235 3rd Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by the Hing & Lily C Wong 1988 Trust, was constructed in 1964 and has undergone regular safety inspections over the years, with records showing routine checks in 1997, 1999, 2004, 2010, and a safety inspection in 2015. A notable violation occurred in 2010 regarding egress obstruction, which was resolved within one year. The building's maintenance history shows three street space-related permits in 2003, 2009, and 2014, with the most recent being issued in June 2014. While no significant building-specific issues have been reported in recent years, the surrounding area has experienced occasional cleaning and maintenance needs, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls for street cleaning and loose garbage between 2012 and 2024, including recent reports in 2021 and September 2024. Two abandoned vehicle reports were filed in October and November 2014 regarding a white Dodge RV, though both vehicles were gone upon inspection. The property's routine inspections and prompt resolution of violations suggest generally responsible maintenance practices, though the most recent building-specific records are now several years old.

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Risk rating

How 235 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
42th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 999 are predicted to be safer.

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.

Number of units

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 73.0%
Moderate concern 15.8%
Severe concern 11.1%
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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