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574 36Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1509028 3 units · 2 fl · 1987

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 574 36Th 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
3 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 1987
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1987
Total area3,676 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1509028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Sean Willie & Linda Trustee 574 36Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
February 24, 2006

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Initial analysis

The Sean Family Trust owns this multi-family residential building located at 574 36th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood. The two-story flats and duplex structure, built in 1987, contains three units and has undergone several significant improvements over the years. Most recently, in October 2023, the building received a $9,800 reroofing project, while earlier improvements included a $14,300 vinyl siding installation in 2002. Historical records show the property has had some regulatory scrutiny regarding unauthorized units, with two housing inspection complaints filed in the early 1990s about illegal garage conversions, though these were eventually abated in 1995 and 2012 respectively. The building's maintenance history includes an earlier reroofing project from 1997, installation work completed in 1986, and a kitchen removal project in 1994.

The property has experienced some quality-of-life issues in recent years, primarily related to parking violations, with multiple citations issued between 2019-2024 for parking on sidewalks and blocking driveways. In 2011, a flickering streetlight issue was resolved by PG&E with a lamp replacement, and a Christmas tree removal request was promptly addressed by Recology in early 2022. While the building's major systems and infrastructure appear to be regularly maintained through these permitted improvements, the historical record suggests some initial challenges with unauthorized unit conversions that have since been resolved.

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Risk rating

How 574 36Th 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.

Neighborhood location

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

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 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

574 36Th Ave event timeline

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2025
DBI Complaint Sep 16
Date last observed: 15-sep-25; floor: 2nd; unit: a; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling no heat; ; additional information: heating furnace is broken. landlords claimed they don't have the money to fix it. they offered to give us 3 space heaters instead. ;
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