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3405 Anza St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1568001 3 units · 2 fl · 1914

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 3405 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 1914
2 or more units
3 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 1914
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1914
Total area2,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1568001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
779 43rd Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

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Initial analysis

3405 Anza Street is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1914 in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood. The property, owned by Peter Lew, contains three residential units and includes a small commercial space. The building has undergone several improvements over the years, with the most recent significant work being the installation of three electrical panels and a 150-amp switch completed in August 2024. Earlier improvements included aluminum window installations in 1986, foundation work (permit expired) in 1985, and various interior renovations in 1985.

The building experienced multiple code violations in April 2003, all of which were abated by May 2003, including issues with stairs, egress obstructions, and sanitation concerns. More recent complaints from 2022 involved accessibility issues and unauthorized signage, though these were subsequently marked as not active. The property has no active violations on record. Recent maintenance and public safety issues around the building, as documented through 311 calls in 2024, primarily relate to street-level concerns such as garbage, illegal postings, and abandoned vehicles, rather than building-specific problems. The most recent planning record from 2022 regarding an unpermitted sign installation remains open, though no developer information is specified.

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Risk rating

How 3405 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
8thpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2070 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
54%
No DBI
violation
46%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 46%
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

3405 Anza St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 22
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestJul 14
Abandoned vehicle

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