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2936 Anza St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1524019 6 units · 3 fl · 1928

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Richmond — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2936 Anza St 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 1928
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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.

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 1928
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1928
Total area5,985 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1524019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Berger Mitchel S & Joan L T Po Box 22579 San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit apartment building at 2936 Anza Street in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood, built in 1928 and owned by Berger Family Living Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and faced multiple challenges over its history. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft-story retrofitting in 2017 at a cost of $49,000, installing new moment frames and shearwalls to comply with seismic safety regulations. Recent maintenance includes a $24,800 reroofing project completed in 2020, and most recently, a fire alarm system issue that was resolved in November 2024. The building has a history of fire safety-related violations, particularly evident in a 2000 case where multiple issues were reported including problems with the smoke door, central alarm system, fire extinguishers, and combustible storage, though these were all abated by March 2000. A more extensive set of violations was documented in December 2006, covering items such as stair repairs, fire escape maintenance, and the need for directional signs, all of which were subsequently addressed.

The building has undergone various infrastructure improvements over the years, including safety upgrades in 2007 involving the replacement of staircase components. Recent activity around the property has primarily involved external maintenance matters, with multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 regarding street cleaning and abandoned vehicles in the vicinity. Two rent board-related inquiries in 2022 and 2023 suggest ongoing regulatory compliance engagement by the property management. The most recent documented fire safety concern in September 2024 was addressed within a month, indicating responsive maintenance practices. The building's compliance with San Francisco's soft-story retrofit requirements (Tier 3 status) and the resolution of recent fire alarm issues suggest that major structural and safety concerns have been systematically addressed, though the frequency of maintenance calls in the surrounding area indicates ongoing attention to building and street maintenance requirements.

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Risk rating

How 2936 Anza St'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
19thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1822 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
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 27%
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

2936 Anza St event timeline

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2026
Electrical Permit Jun 10
Online electrical permit: 60 of buildings of 6 dwelling units or less. replacement of the fire alarm system and installation of low frequency horns in the units. installation of a wireless radio communicator..
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