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574 36Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1509028 3 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 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.

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
Sean Family Trust
Mailing address
Sean Willie & Linda Trustee 574 36Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
080306

Landlord portfolio

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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

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
78th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 229 are predicted to be safer.

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

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

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 severity forecast
No violation 82.5%
Moderate concern 11.9%
Severe concern 5.6%
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

574 36Th Ave event timeline

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

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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