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39 Tacoma St

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1447043A 2 units · 2 fl · 1912

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 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 39 Tacoma St 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 1912
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1912
Total area1,732 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1447043A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Lee Park Che & Sook Ming Tt 519 Bayview Ave Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
082410

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Initial analysis

The property at 39 Tacoma St is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Central Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1912 and currently owned by the Lee Family Trust, this flats and duplex-style building has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple plumbing challenges over the past few decades. Notable improvements were made in 2008, including a comprehensive remodeling of one bathroom and kitchen, complete electrical rewiring of the second floor (covering living room, bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom), and plumbing updates including installation of new fixtures. Prior structural maintenance includes rear stair repairs in 1990 and reroofing work in 1997, though that permit expired.

The building has experienced recurring sewer issues in recent years, with the most recent incident recorded in December 2023 involving flooding on the property. This follows a pattern of sewer-related problems, including two sewage backup incidents in May 2020 and a defective sewer complaint in February 2008 that required immediate attention. While the property has had its share of utility and maintenance challenges, these have generally been addressed promptly through appropriate channels. The location has also experienced typical urban neighborhood issues such as parking violations and abandoned vehicles, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or management. The property's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and improvements, with the major renovation work completed in 2008 significantly upgrading the building's systems and aesthetics.

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Risk rating

How 39 Tacoma St'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
46th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1215 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 72.1%
Moderate concern 23.0%
Severe concern 4.9%
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

39 Tacoma St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 08
Homelessness and supportive housing
housing homeless request for service
311 RequestMar 01
Garbage and debris

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