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537-539 37Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1507007 2 units · 2 fl · 1965

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 537-539 37Th 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 1965
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.

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 1965
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1965
Total area3,492 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1507007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
537 37th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
February 09, 1990

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539 37th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
537 37th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 537-539 37th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood is a 2-story structure built in 1965, currently owned by the Leung Family Trust. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with multiple roofing replacements documented, including major work in 2021 ($18,700), 2004 ($8,950), and 1990, showing regular maintenance of this critical building component. Window and door upgrades were attempted in 2003, though the permits for replacing seven windows and three patio doors ultimately expired.

The property has experienced some regulatory scrutiny regarding short-term rentals, with complaints filed in 2017 and concerning high-volume whole-unit rentals, though these were eventually closed with no violations found. A building code violation was recorded in 2008 related to unauthorized kitchen construction on the first floor, but this complaint was abated within a month. The area around the building has seen multiple reports of abandoned vehicles and street cleaning issues between 2011 and 2021, though most of these cases were resolved quickly, typically involving vehicles that were gone upon inspection. Two general cleaning complaints regarding loose garbage in the vicinity remain open as of October 2021.

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Risk rating

How 537-539 37Th 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

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
95thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 52 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
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 7%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

537-539 37Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Apr 08
Resident is reporting: neighbor starting working on roof with no permit. they started at 7:30am, and there is now soot or dust all over the surrounding properties. no warning at all to the neighbors. (311 sr 101001735180)
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