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546 34Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1511034 2 units · 4 fl · 2017

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 546 34Th 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 2017
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
Floors4
Year built2017
Total area5,677 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1511034
Ownership

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

Owner name
Patel Anil Kumar & Sunita A
Mailing address
496 38th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
052318

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Initial analysis

The property at 546 34th Avenue is a four-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 2017 in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood. The building, developed by Gabriel Ng & Architects, Inc., was constructed following the demolition of a single-family dwelling in 2013, with the new structure costing approximately $1.08 million. During the building's construction and initial occupancy period, several significant modifications were made, including the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system ($40,000 in 2016) and substantial basement modifications to relocate Unit #1's kitchen and dining room ($75,000 in 2016). The building's completion included extensive electrical work for eight bathrooms and two kitchens, and multiple plumbing installations for modern fixtures and appliances.

The property has maintained its structural integrity with no major building code violations since its construction, though there was one significant complaint in January 2017 regarding a removed fence creating a safety hazard with a 20-foot drop to a neighboring property, though this complaint is now listed as not active. While the building systems were properly installed and tested during construction, including completion of the fire sprinkler system in 2017, there have been periodic maintenance and compliance matters to address, such as two expired plumbing permits from 2015-2017 related to shower installations. The surrounding area has experienced various parking-related issues, with multiple citations issued between 2019-2024 for vehicles parking on the sidewalk or blocking driveways, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or safety systems. Recent maintenance matters include a 2024 report of abandoned electronics and debris near the property, which was promptly resolved.

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Risk rating

How 546 34Th 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
99th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 10 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
95%
No DBI
violation
5%
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.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 90.7%
Moderate concern 6.7%
Severe concern 2.6%
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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