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479 35Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1467019 2 units · 2 fl · 1925

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
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 479 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 1925
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 built1925
Total area2,950 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1467019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gong Hoyt Jim & Kathryn M K
Mailing address
481 35th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The property at 479 35th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood is a two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1925, currently owned by Jim and Kathryn M. K. Gong Hoyt. The two-story flats/duplex structure has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most recent being a facade renovation in 2022 that included repainting and dry rot repairs costing $6,000, which was completed with scaffolding and debris netting to ensure safety during the work. Prior improvements include a substantial electrical upgrade in 2005 that involved servicing the main system and installing three meters, as well as structural work on a retaining wall and building remodeling completed in 1990-1991.

The building's history includes a cluster of maintenance issues in 2001, when multiple violations were recorded related to plumbing, electrical systems, and interior surfaces. These violations involved problems such as a malfunctioning refrigerator, leaky bathroom pipes, clogged bathtub, and sink repairs, but records indicate these issues were promptly addressed and abated between April and June 2001. The building's maintenance record suggests regular upkeep, with recent work focusing on facade preservation, as evidenced by the 2022 dry rot repairs which were approved as in-kind work with no changes to the building's appearance or architectural detailing. The property's violation history, while notable, shows that all identified issues were resolved within a few months of being reported, and there have been no recorded violations or complaints in the past 20+ years.

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Risk rating

How 479 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
62th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 395 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 84.4%
Moderate concern 10.7%
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

479 35Th Ave event timeline

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

2022
Building Permit Sep 12
Repainting and lite repair of dry rot of front facade. scaffolding and debris net to be installed.
$6,000 · Issued

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