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590 39Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1506026 2 units · 1 fl · 1922

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 590 39Th 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 1922
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
Floors1
Year built1922
Total area2,157 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1506026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cunningham Alma
Mailing address
590 39th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
112014

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 590 39th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond district, owned by Alma Cunningham, has a documented history spanning several decades. Built in 1922 as a one-story flats and duplex structure, the property has undergone several improvements over the years, including bathroom renovations in 1989 and kitchen refinishing in 1988, both completed successfully. More recently, in 2015, there was an application to install a front yard fence, though the permit's current status shows only as "Filed," which may require verification.

The most significant and recent issues affecting the property and surrounding area involve multiple reports of garbage and debris, with eight documented cases between August 2024 and January 2025, most of which were resolved by Recology or the Department of Public Works. There were also two instances of sidewalk parking violations on September 21, 2024, that resulted in officer advisements. The building is located in an area where two notable tenant buyouts have occurred in nearby properties: a $97,050 buyout of five tenants at 563 38th Avenue in November 2016, and a $101,000 buyout of one tenant at 587 38th Avenue in January 2022, though these are not directly related to the subject property.

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Risk rating

How 590 39Th 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
60th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 416 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.

Neighborhood location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

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 80.9%
Moderate concern 12.9%
Severe concern 6.2%
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

590 39Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Aug 19
Parking on sidewalk
GRAY - Toyota Sienna - 7RMW196

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