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445 35Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1467011 2 units · 2 fl · 1952

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
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 445 35Th 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 1952
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 built1952
Total area2,710 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1467011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Karen M Wong 2000 Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Karen M Y Wong, Trustee 478 25Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
011513

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The 2-unit residential building at 445 35th Avenue in the Outer Richmond neighborhood, owned by the Karen M Wong 2000 Living Trust, has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance issues in recent months. Built in 1952, this two-story structure experienced notable violations in December 2023 that included multiple safety concerns, such as rodent infestations, the need for smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms, lead paint hazards, damaged stairs, and water heater issues. These violations, which were documented in a single complaint (202316726), were addressed through various permits completed by July 2024, including water heater replacements and stair repairs, as well as the removal of a wooden utility ladder and other compliance work.

The building's maintenance history shows some positive developments in infrastructure upgrades, including a 200-amp electrical service upgrade in 2014 and work on street space in 2014, though a roofing permit from 1993 expired without record of completion. The recent permit activity suggests a concerted effort to address the building's deficiencies, with the most recent completed permits indicating compliance with the violations issued in December 2023. Prior to these violations, the building had minimal documented issues, with only two 311 calls on record from 2018 and 2020 related to parking and illegal postings, both of which were resolved. The clustering of multiple violations in late 2023, particularly regarding safety systems and pest control, suggests there may have been previous maintenance oversight, though the subsequent permits indicate efforts to rectify these issues.

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Risk rating

How 445 35Th 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
56th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 458 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 56.3%
Moderate concern 28.2%
Severe concern 15.6%
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

445 35Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Mar 11
To comply with nov: 202316726 items# 5& 6. 1. repair stairs @ lightwell less than 50% and 2. remove roodf access wooden utlity ladder.
$500 · Complete
Plumbing PermitJan 30
Work category: 1p; replace two water heater

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