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530 36Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1509039 2 units · 3 fl · 1983

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 530 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 1983
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1983
Total area4,213 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1509039
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gao Family Trust
Mailing address
Willie H & Christine Gao Tr 1155 Munich St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
071602

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Initial analysis

The 530 36th Avenue property, a three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1983, has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work over the past few decades. Most recent renovations include a comprehensive bathroom remodel in 2021 costing $14,000, which included updates to light fixtures, outlets, faucets, and cosmetic upgrades, as well as kitchen remodeling with similar improvements in 2021. The building has seen systematic maintenance of its infrastructure, including the installation of new main water lines in 2019, replacement of 500 square feet of exterior siding in 2009, and partitioning work in 2002. Two notable complaints were filed in 2018-2019 regarding unpermitted plumbing work and unauthorized modification of landscaped areas, though both cases were marked as not active. The property's maintenance record shows regular updates to facilities, including bathroom remodels, electrical improvements, and plumbing work, though one plumbing permit from 2018 expired and an electrical permit from 2021 is listed as completed.

The building has experienced several parking-related issues near its location, with multiple complaints about blocking driveways and vehicles parking inappropriately between 2020 and 2024, leading to some citations being issued. There were also two significant infrastructure-related incidents in 2022, including a sewage backup and a street cleaning issue involving waste, both of which were resolved by city services. The property's safety record shows minimal concerns, with only one recorded incident of a carbon monoxide detector activation that resulted in no found CO levels or civilian injuries. Historical permits from the 1980s include activities such as sink modifications, code violation corrections, and a cancelled permit for sink and stove removal in the entertainment room.

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Risk rating

How 530 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
77th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 239 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 size

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

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 86.8%
Moderate concern 9.7%
Severe concern 3.5%
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

530 36Th Ave event timeline

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

2021
Plumbing Permit Apr 21
Kitchen remodel. no layout changes or removal of walls. change new shower faucets, kitchen faucets and bathroom faucets. cosmetic upgrade.
Complete
Electrical PermitApr 21
Bathroom remodel: no layout changes or removal of walls. change light fixures, outlets, and covers. cosmetic changes.

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