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554 34Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1511048 2 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 554 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 1900
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area2,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1511048
Ownership

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

Owner name
George A & Virginia Malson
Mailing address
George A & Virginia Malson 554 34Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
122795

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

This multi-family residential building, located at 554 34th Avenue in the Outer Richmond neighborhood, is a three-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900 with two units owned by George A & Virginia Malson. The property has undergone several maintenance and improvement projects over the past two decades, with the most recent work being a water heater replacement in May 2023. The building has seen various exterior enhancements, including the installation of vinyl siding in 2001-2002 (costing approximately $8,000), a stucco project in 2005 (costing $6,500), and the replacement of three street-invisible windows in 2014 (cost $3,030).

Historical records from 1998-1999 indicate some structural issues, including termite damage that required permits, and there was a significant complaint in January 1995 regarding rotted stairs to the attached garage that apparently required building inspection intervention. The property has maintained a generally positive record in recent years, with only minor parking-related issues recorded through 311 calls in 2016 and most recently in November 2023, neither of which suggest any building system or safety concerns. All permits related to the building's improvements have been properly completed, though several from 1998-1999 did expire, seemingly without any major consequences based on subsequent records.

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Risk rating

How 554 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
50th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 520 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 73.0%
Moderate concern 21.4%
Severe concern 5.7%
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

554 34Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
Plumbing Permit May 10
Work category: 1p; remove/replace gas water heater
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