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3525 Anza St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1569038 10 units · 3 fl · 1963

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems 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 3525 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 1963
2 or more units
10 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 1963
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
Units10
Floors3
Year built1963
Total area7,680 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1569038
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Adler Barry & Evelyn Truste 3525 Anza St Apt 10 San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 10-unit, 3-story apartment building at 3525 Anza St in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by the Adler Family Trust 2011, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1963. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2018, which included the installation of new concrete caps at two hardy frame panels, bringing the property into compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. The building has a documented history of moisture-related issues, with multiple repairs for dry rot in 2011 and 2003, and more recent complaints about water damage and mold in 2015. A 1997 complaint reported waterlogged ceilings due to plumbing problems and non-functioning smoke detectors. More recent fire safety concerns emerged in October 2023 regarding blocked exits (which was corrected) and exit maintenance (which was found to have no merit).

The property has had regular maintenance and upgrades, including reroofing projects in 2004 and 2011, vinyl siding installation in 2011, and various structural repairs. Electrical work was completed in 2007 for garage door operators and receptacles. While there have been multiple housing code violations over the years, including sanitation issues, water damage, and fire safety concerns, these have all been addressed and abated. The building's most recent documented fire violation from November 2018 was abated. Parking-related complaints have occurred periodically, with the most recent being in March 2023, though these are external to the building itself. The property successfully completed its Tier 3 soft-story retrofit with a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) issued, demonstrating compliance with the city's earthquake safety requirements.

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Risk rating

How 3525 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
2ndpercentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 2205 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
30%
No DBI
violation
70%
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 size

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

Number of units

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 70%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3525 Anza St event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Aug 03
No violations; affidavits received.
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