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535-537 5Th Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1548009 2 units · 2 fl · 1903

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 535-537 5Th 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 1903
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 built1903
Total area3,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1548009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Langlois Lily S & Dunstan N
Mailing address
Schiffman Mimi B & Bell Pet 535 5Th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
032619

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537 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
535 05th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 535-537 5th Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Inner Richmond, owned by Lily S. Langlois and Nathaniel P. Dunstan. Built in 1903, this flats and duplex structure has undergone several significant renovations over the past few decades, with the most substantial work occurring in 2021 when both units received comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels totaling $50,000, along with the replacement of six front-facing windows to comply with physical inspection report CC-8473. The building's electrical system received notable improvements, including a 200-amp service upgrade in 2018 and compliance updates in late 2020 addressing wiring safety requirements such as outlet placement, extension cord removal, and motion-sensor outdoor lighting installation.

The property has a documented history of maintenance and improvements, including reroofing work in 1986, 1992, and 2005, as well as the installation of aluminum siding in 1986. A plumbing-related complaint from 1999 regarding alleged illegal installations was resolved within two months. More recent history shows multiple reports of illegal parking and sidewalk parking violations in the surrounding area between 2020 and 2023, with the most recent incidents occurring in March 2023. While these parking issues don't directly impact the building's condition, they do affect the immediate neighborhood context. The sidewalk was reported as having defects in January 2021, though no condition was found upon inspection. Two significant permits stand out: the 2021 window replacement project which addressed previous unpermitted window installations, and the comprehensive electrical system upgrades which improved safety compliance throughout the building.

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Risk rating

How 535-537 5Th 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 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 17 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 age

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

Director's hearings, owner's portfolio

Escalated DBI enforcement actions across all of this owner's buildings.

Property class: single-family home

Single-family homes (class A) have distinct violation and complaint patterns from multi-family buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 91.5%
Moderate concern 6.6%
Severe concern 1.9%
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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535-537 5Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Sep 22
Parking on sidewalk
Black - Honda 4 door hatchback - 7ZDG708
311 RequestMar 22
Parking on sidewalk

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