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1338-1340 Anza St

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1540024 2 units · 3 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 1338-1340 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 1909
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 built1909
Total area4,237 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1540024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chin Lawrence D
Mailing address
Frank L Chin , Shui K Chin 1340 Anza St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
081007

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1338 Anza St, San Francisco, CA 94118
1340 Anza St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building at 1338-1340 Anza Street in the Inner Richmond, owned by Lawrence D Chin, has a significant history of improvements and maintenance since its construction in 1909. The most substantial upgrade was the installation of a new fire sprinkler system in 2006, costing $8,000, followed by a revision to the fire service main in December 2006. In 2019, the building received a solar energy upgrade with the installation of a roof-mounted system consisting of 14 PV modules (4 kW total). The building underwent major electrical work in 2006, including the installation of multiple appliances, smoke detectors, and a comprehensive electrical service setup valued at $160,000, which followed an initial complaint in May 2006 regarding possible permit violations that was abated within a month.

The property has had multiple street space permits issued between 2006 and 2018, indicating regular use of public space for building-related activities. Recent parking-related incidents have been documented through 311 calls, with multiple cases of vehicles blocking driveways or parking on sidewalks between 2018 and 2022, though these are primarily neighborhood-related issues rather than building-specific concerns. A single tree maintenance issue was reported in 2020, which was addressed by city services. The building's permit history suggests regular maintenance and upgrading of systems, particularly focusing on safety features such as fire protection and solar energy, with no recent major building violations or safety concerns on record.

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Risk rating

How 1338-1340 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

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
97th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 52 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 85.2%
Moderate concern 9.8%
Severe concern 5.0%
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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1338-1340 Anza St event timeline

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

2019
Electrical Permit Nov 01
Solar install roofmount - 14 roof-mounted solar pv modules, 290 watts per module, 1 interactive inverter, total no. of rating 4 kw.
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