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573 37Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1507012B 2 units · 2 fl · 1987

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 573 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 1987
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
Floors2
Year built1987
Total area3,897 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1507012B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chen Yu
Mailing address
Ding Alice 735 33Rd Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
010720

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 573 37th Avenue in the Outer Richmond neighborhood, owned by Chen Yu, was constructed in 1987 following the demolition of a previous structure in December 1985. The building underwent a significant maintenance upgrade in 2005 with a $13,000 reroofing project that was successfully completed. The property has experienced recurring issues with parking violations in the immediate vicinity, particularly between 2020-2021, with multiple incidents of vehicles parking on sidewalks and blocking driveways, resulting in citations. There have also been two instances of improper waste management, with garbage and recycling bins being left out continuously in mid-2020, though these issues appear to have been resolved.

More recent complaints suggest ongoing concerns with the building's immediate environment, including a dog barking incident in November 2023 and a missed waste collection in August 2024. The property's maintenance record shows the last significant structural work was undertaken nearly two decades ago, with no major building permits filed since the 2005 reroofing project. While the building has met basic safety and maintenance requirements over the years, the pattern of neighborhood complaints between 2020 to 2024 indicates challenges with both waste management and parking enforcement in the immediate area, along with isolated noise disturbances.

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Risk rating

How 573 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

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
86th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 146 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.0%
Moderate concern 10.7%
Severe concern 8.3%
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

573 37Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Jun 17
Install hardie boards on back wall of house over existing siding.
$23,000 · Complete
Building PermitApr 02
Re-roofing no hot work

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