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479-481 32Nd Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1464010 2 units · 4 fl · 1923

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 Outer Richmond
Above average
avg 0.7
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 479-481 32Nd 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 1923
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
Floors4
Year built1923
Total area5,320 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1464010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Goyal Charu
Mailing address
16 E Ridge Ct Danville CA 94506
Last sale
090820

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481 32nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
479 32nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The four-story multi-family residential building at 479-481 32nd Avenue in the Outer Richmond, owned by Charu Goyal and constructed in 1923, has experienced several significant events impacting resident safety and comfort over the years. Most recently, in October 2021, there was a notable incident involving flooding and ceiling collapse, which resulted in water damage that was abated by December 2021. The building has a concerning history of sprinkler/standpipe system violations, with the most recent being a violation issued in July 2024, following similar issues in 2019, 2017, and multiple instances in 2016. In 2021, there was also an active complaint regarding a possible illegal unit, which remains unresolved.

The property has undergone several permitted modifications, including a 2007 fire escape replacement project at the rear of the building and various interior renovations. The building experienced unauthorized alterations in 2007, when a laundry area was reportedly converted into kitchen space, though this issue was subsequently addressed through a permit. Earlier maintenance work included a partial parapet change in 2002. Recent years have shown regular streetspace permits being issued, most recently in 2019. The building's history includes several 311 calls regarding the immediate vicinity, primarily related to street cleaning and parking issues, as well as recurring fire safety system inspections and violations that suggest ongoing maintenance challenges with life-safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 479-481 32Nd 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
31th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 718 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 70.4%
Moderate concern 24.0%
Severe concern 5.5%
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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479-481 32Nd Ave event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Mar 10
Replace failed furnace with new furnace 80 afue.
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