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384-386 3Rd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1434020 9 units · 2 fl · 1909

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Richmond — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.9
29
FewerMore

This building has 29 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 384-386 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 1909
2 or more units
9 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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
Units9
Floors2
Year built1909
Total area10,716 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1434020
Ownership

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

Mailing address
147 Lomita Dr Suite G Mill Valley CA 94941
Last sale
April 15, 2008

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

3848 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
3844 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
3852 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
3854 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
386 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
3842 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
3850 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
3846 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
384 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The 9-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 384-386 3rd Avenue in the Inner Richmond, owned by Sunhill Enterprises Lp, was constructed in 1909 and has experienced several significant maintenance and safety-related issues in recent years. Most notably, there are currently eight active building violations from 2021 that remain unresolved as of September 2023, including concerns about fire safety equipment, lead paint hazards, smoke detector compliance, exterior security features, and general building maintenance. These violations were originally documented in complaints filed on August 17 and August 31, 2021, which also noted issues with electrical wiring, window glazing, floor coverings, and the need for a licensed inspection of building attachments.

The building's maintenance history shows some attention to fire safety systems, with fire suppression system upgrades in 2010 and 2015, though the building currently has an active violation regarding fire extinguisher requirements. Plumbing issues have been documented, including a water line burst in July 2024 that flooded a hallway, suggesting ongoing infrastructure concerns. Historical records from 2004 show various repairs and improvements, including electrical upgrades and safety-related work, while earlier violations from 2002-2017 indicate a pattern of maintenance challenges. The property's commercial component, including restaurant and liquor licensing activities, has been subject to various planning approvals and some enforcement actions related to operating without permits between 2010-2022. The building's recent history suggests persistent maintenance issues, with multiple active violations related to safety systems, building structure, and basic facilities remaining unresolved as of September 2023.

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Risk rating

How 384-386 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

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
7thpercentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1602 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
46%
No DBI
violation
54%
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 size

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

Number of units

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 54%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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384-386 3Rd Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 29
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