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4500-4504 Anza St

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1508010E 3 units · 1 fl · 1945

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 4500-4504 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 1945
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors1
Year built1945
Total area2,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1508010E
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chan Family Trust
Mailing address
Philip & Joyce Chan Trustee 375 Crestlake Dr San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
071917

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4504 Anza St, San Francisco, CA 94121
4502 Anza St, San Francisco, CA 94121
4500 Anza St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The multi-family residential building at 4500-4504 Anza St in the Outer Richmond, owned by the Chan Family Trust, is a single-story, 3-unit apartment building constructed in 1945. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past three decades, with the most recent major work being a reroofing project completed in 2020 at a cost of $9,500. Between 2014 and 2015, substantial interior renovations were performed in two units, including a complete remodel of kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms, along with the installation of new electrical systems and smoke detectors. Notable safety improvements were made in 2014 with the installation of egress windows in sleeping rooms and a comprehensive electrical upgrade including a new 200-amp service installation.

The building experienced a series of safety-related violations in December 2003, primarily concerning fire safety equipment and smoke detection systems, including issues with the fire escape ladder, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and combustible storage. However, all these violations were promptly addressed and abated by March 2004. Historical records show earlier maintenance work including reroofing projects in both 1985 and 2003, siding repairs in 1994, and routine inspections with no apparent violations noted in 1998. More recently, there have been multiple reports of parking issues and some environmental concerns in the vicinity, with several 311 calls regarding illegal parking and overgrown trees recorded between 2023 and 2025, though these are external to the building itself. The property has maintained compliance with building codes since the resolution of the 2003 violations, with no active violations on record as of the most recent data.

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Risk rating

How 4500-4504 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
30th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 728 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

Owner's portfolio size

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

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 68.7%
Moderate concern 20.4%
Severe concern 10.9%
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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4500-4504 Anza St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 24
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestFeb 21
Blocking driveway cite only

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