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334 3Rd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1434033 10 units · 3 fl · 1964

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 334 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
10 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1964
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
Units10
Floors3
Year built1964
Total area5,847 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1434033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Michele Gabriel Lee 791 35Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
071421

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334 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
334 A 03rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

334 3rd Avenue is a 2-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood, managed by 3rd Avenue LLC. The mid-1960s structure underwent significant transformation in 2019, with the addition of four new dwelling units, converting the garage and first floor spaces, and constructing a new 100-square-foot accessory building with half bath in the rear yard. The building now includes ten legally recognized units, with one unit notably converted from 1-bedroom to 2-bedroom status. Major safety improvements were completed during this period, including the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system across all units, an upgraded fire alarm system with low-frequency sounders, and emergency lighting installations. The property achieved its soft-story retrofit compliance with a completed CFC issuance.

Recent maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including a 2020 sewer lateral replacement and various unit-specific improvements such as electrical upgrades and the addition of common area safety features. While there were multiple construction-related complaints between 2019-2020 regarding noise, construction hours, and safety concerns (such as un-capped wires), these issues were investigated and resolved. The building experienced routine fire safety inspections, with some minor violations recorded between 2003-2010 regarding alarm system maintenance and egress obstructions, all of which have since been abated. Recent utility-related service requests have been minimal, with only one sewage backup complaint in early 2024, which was promptly addressed. The property has undergone systematic improvements to enhance safety and living conditions, with the most recent tenancy records showing consistent unit occupancy across all ten units.

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Risk rating

How 334 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
3th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1671 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
31%
No DBI
violation
69%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 30.7%
Moderate concern 46.5%
Severe concern 22.8%
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

334 3Rd Ave event timeline

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

2021
Electrical Permit Apr 20
Unit 6 add 4 outlet from existing circuit. add 2 ceiling light and 2 wall switches. add s/d & s/d co2
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