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495 32Nd Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1464011 12 units · 6 fl · 1927

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Outer Richmond
Above average
avg 0.7
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 495 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 1927
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units12
Floors6
Year built1927
Total area20,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1464011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Golden Way Development Inc
Mailing address
C/o Joyce Sun 1381 Mccarthy Blvd Milpitas CA 95035
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 6-story apartment building at 495 32nd Avenue in the Outer Richmond, built in 1927 and currently owned by Golden Way Development Inc, has experienced several significant maintenance and structural issues over the past few years. Most notably, in 2021, an illegal roof room addition was discovered and subsequently removed, though this incident followed a pattern of unauthorized modifications including a 2019 building violation for water intrusion affecting unit 504. The building has had recurring elevator problems, with multiple complaints about inoperability in 2019. Recent infrastructure improvements include a 400-amp electrical service upgrade completed in December 2022 and comprehensive plumbing work in 2019 involving updates to six kitchens' water systems.

The property has a documented history of fire safety concerns, with multiple violations and complaints regarding alarm systems, sprinklers, and fire escapes between 2016 and 2023, though most have been resolved. Regular maintenance work has been performed on various building systems, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in the early '90s and various code compliance updates over the decades. The building underwent significant renovations in 2019 to address multiple code violations, including security, ventilation, and fire safety issues. More recently, fire safety systems were updated in 2023, with both alarm systems and extinguishers requiring correction but ultimately being resolved by August 2023. The property has seen two tenant buyouts in 2020, suggesting some turnover in occupancy, with payments of $40,000 and $85,000 respectively.

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Risk rating

How 495 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
0th percentile

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

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
16%
No DBI
violation
84%
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.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 18.2%
Moderate concern 56.3%
Severe concern 25.5%
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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The story over time

495 32Nd Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 & DBI Complaint Jun 12
Building inspection
building inspection complaint
Building PermitJun 03
General building maintenance on building for the facade: re-pointing masonary (~30sqft), and painting

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