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4400 Anza St

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1509021 7 units · 3 fl · 1926

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Outer Richmond
Above average
avg 0.7
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4400 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 1926
2 or more units
7 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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area6,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1509021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Aqwl Holdings Llc
Mailing address
Cournale & Co 4630 Geary Blvd Ste 200 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
050421

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Initial analysis

The property at 4400 Anza St is a 7-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1926 and currently owned by Aqwl Holdings LLC. The building has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over recent years, with the most recent work being a completed reroofing project in April 2023 costing $28,760. In 2020-2021, the building faced multiple structural and safety issues, including deteriorating stucco and brick veneer conditions on the south and east sides (which was subsequently repaired with $115,000 improvements including waterproofing and new windows) and a building facade restoration that reportedly caused temporary interior issues in one unit. The property complied with its mandatory Tier 3 soft-story retrofit requirements in 2016, which typically involves seismic safety improvements. Several building code violations were recorded in late 2020 regarding safety concerns, including structural hazards and stucco conditions, though these were abated by August 2022.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including a significant window replacement project in 2000-2001 that added 96 vinyl windows, and electrical system updates such as a main breaker replacement in 2021. Prior fire safety violations from 2003 were also resolved, which included addressing fire escape maintenance and smoke detector requirements. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to parking issues in the surrounding area and occasional garbage concerns, rather than building-specific problems. Two fire-related incidents were recorded, but both were false alarms with no civilian injuries reported. The building's documented history suggests proactive management with timely responses to structural, safety, and maintenance needs, particularly following the 2020 violations.

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Risk rating

How 4400 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
1th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 1030 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
26%
No DBI
violation
74%
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 tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 33.3%
Moderate concern 49.6%
Severe concern 17.1%
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

4400 Anza St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Nov 28
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestSep 04
Garbage and debris

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