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572-574 37Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1508011G 2 units · 2 fl · 1981

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.

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Initial analysis

The property at 572-574 37th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood is a 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1981 and currently owned by the Hom Survivors Trust. The building's documented history shows several significant events, most notably a legal resolution to an unauthorized basement kitchen removal and storage room conversion in 1994, followed by a period of inspection and compliance that lasted until 1998. In 2010, there was a housing inspection complaint regarding high electrical bills suggesting potential unauthorized utility usage, though this issue was promptly addressed within a week. The building underwent a reroofing project in 1995, and in 2013, there was an issued permit for street space work.

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Rent & eviction protection

Is 572-574 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 1981
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.

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 1981
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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 built1981
Total area3,896 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1508011G
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Mary Y G Hom 605 11Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
—

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572 37th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
574 37th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
Risk rating

How 572-574 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
77thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 239 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
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Building size

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

Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 11%
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

572-574 37Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Jul 24 Serious
The legal use of this building is r-3, two family dwelling on three floors of occupancy. inspection and permit history research revealed that there is unpermitted construction, plumbing and electric work at the rear of the the ground floor, including a kitchen complete with electric stove-top and oven, sink, counter top and cabinets. this area at the rear of the ground floor was previously permitted as a recreation room and storage area with full bathroom, interconnected with the unit directly above via a staircase. staircase has been blocked by construction of a closet and door, creating an additional and separate dwelling unit on the ground floor. the following code violations exist at this property: * work without permit. [sfhc 301; sfbc 106a, 108.4] * unapproved wiring. [sfhc 1001(e)] * unapproved plumbing. [sfhc 1001(f)] * lack of required smoke detectors. [sfhc 909] * lack of required carbon monoxide detector. [sfbc 420.6] * inadequate exits. [sfhc 801; 1001(m)] * improper room dimensions. [sfhc 503] * no evidence that the required one hour fire resistant materials were correctly installed between added dwelling unit. [sfhc 601] * no approved permanent source of heat in living space. [sfhc 701] * lack of required light and ventilation in a habitable room. [sfhc 504] * change of use. [cbc 3412, 3408 sfbc]
DBI ComplaintJul 24
Water intrusion and black mold in the back north side of the house. south side in the bathroom mold coming in. hallway has water damage dry wall falling from ceiling mold. in garage some sections show old water damage.

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