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5140 Anza St

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1502017 3 units · 1 fl · 1952

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Outer Richmond — not a forecast
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 5140 Anza 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 1952
2 or more units
3 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1952
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors1
Year built1952
Total area2,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1502017
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Stephens Susanne Ttee 79 New Montgomery St San Francisco CA 94105
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 5140 Anza Street in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood, owned by Susanne Stephens Separate P, was constructed in 1952 and is classified as an apartment building with a single story. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and upgrade projects over the years, with the most recent being a complete reroofing project in December 2021 valued at $10,000, which involved installing a new three-ply roofing system. The building's infrastructure has seen considerable improvement, particularly in 2003 when both electrical service upgrades were performed, including the installation of a 200-amp service with four meter sockets and new circuit breaker panels, though these permits are now expired. Historical records indicate that the building received aluminum window installations in 1990, roofing work in 1989, and a code compliance upgrade in 1985.

Recent maintenance issues primarily involve exterior concerns, with multiple reports of garbage and debris (five incidents) documented between June and November 2024. There have been several parking-related complaints, including multiple reports of sidewalk parking and a driveway blocking incident, though enforcement officers were often unable to validate the violations upon arrival. The property underwent routine housing inspections in 1998 and 2003, both of which were resolved. A fire-related complaint regarding weeds and grass was recorded in October 2021 and was resolved by April 2022. Two tenant buyouts have been documented in the vicinity, with one at 592 43rd Avenue in January 2020 for $7,000, while another at 5125 Anza Street remains unrecorded.

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Risk rating

How 5140 Anza 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
31stpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 718 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

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

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Neighborhood location

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 21%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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5140 Anza St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 04
Public works
bses request for service
311 RequestMay 02
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