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4938 Anza St

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1504011 2 units · 3 fl · 1988

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 4938 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 1988
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1988
Total area5,103 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1504011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mimi W Chin 2010 Irrevoc Tr
Mailing address
Chin Richard Wai Trustee 17 Crags Ct San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
041097

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Initial analysis

The property at 4938 Anza Street in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1988, currently held in trust by Mimi W Chin 2010 Irrevocable Trust. The building's permitted modifications and maintenance work over the years demonstrate regular upkeep, with the most significant recent improvements including the installation of vinyl siding in 2010 ($12,198) and window replacements in 2005 ($6,260). Earlier renovations expanded the building's amenities, including bathroom additions in 1991 and 1993, and a conversion project in 1994 that modified various rooms' functions. While there were two roofing projects permitted in 1995 and 2003, neither was completed under the original permits.

Of particular note in the building's history was a heating system failure in 1998 that resulted in an extended period of inadequate heat lasting approximately two years, during which residents relied on space heaters, though this issue was ultimately abated in March 1998. The building's recent history shows minimal internal issues, with most reported incidents relating to external factors such as graffiti on the mailbox (2015, 2020) and occasional parking enforcement needs (most recently in 2023). The most recent building-related activity was in September 2024, concerning an abandoned garbage can that was promptly addressed. The property appears to have maintained a stable condition over the past decade, with all recent 311 calls primarily pertaining to street-level issues rather than building-specific concerns.

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Risk rating

How 4938 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

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
91th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 94 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
91%
No DBI
violation
9%
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 size

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

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 82.4%
Moderate concern 9.1%
Severe concern 8.5%
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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