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435-437 4Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1540006 2 units · 2 fl · 1909

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 Inner Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 435-437 4Th 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 1909
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Floors2
Year built1909
Total area2,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1540006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chiao Pei Hua
Mailing address
342 11th Ave Apt 1 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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435 04th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
437 04th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 435-437 4th Avenue in San Francisco's Inner Richmond district is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1909, currently owned by Chiao Pei Hua. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, including a window replacement project in 2018 costing $9,000 that focused on windows facing the alleyway and backyard, and an electrical system upgrade in 2004 featuring a 200-amp service with two meters. Earlier maintenance records show a roofing project from 2003 (which expired) and sidewalk repairs from 2007.

The property has experienced a notable number of parking-related issues in recent years, particularly during 2021 when there were multiple reports of illegal parking, including several instances of vehicles blocking driveways or parking on sidewalks, with citations issued in some cases. Other incidents in the area have included street cleaning needs in 2022 and a graffiti case in late 2020. A false fire alarm incident was recorded, though it resulted in no injuries. The building's location has seen regular interaction with city services, primarily in response to parking violations, though most of these have been resolved through proper channels. Recent 311 calls (2023-2024) have primarily concerned parking enforcement and street cleaning matters, suggesting ongoing urban maintenance challenges in the immediate vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 435-437 4Th 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
69th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 534 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.6%
Moderate concern 12.9%
Severe concern 4.5%
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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