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635-637 34Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1577005 2 units · 2 fl · 1960

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Outer Richmond — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 635-637 34Th 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 1960
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.

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 1960
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1960
Total area2,926 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1577005
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Jwab Ying Chow Hoo Succ Tte 4844 California St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
August 28, 2002

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635 34th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
637 34th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 635-637 34th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond district, owned by Lin Kee & Kwan Ying Chow Ho, has undergone significant modifications since its construction in 1960 as a two-story flats/duplex structure. The most substantial renovation occurred between 2005-2007, when the lower unit (635) underwent a major basement conversion project valued at $20,000, adding two bedrooms, a half bathroom, and a hallway, along with associated electrical work for the new amenities. This permitting process experienced multiple renewals and extensions, suggesting some complexity in reaching final inspection approval. Earlier building modifications include the installation of asbestos siding to the back of the building in 1983.

More recent issues affecting the property include a 2010 complaint about paint scraping without proper containment, though this was resolved promptly. The building has experienced some maintenance challenges in recent years, including a sewage backup incident from the side sewer vent in September 2024 (recently resolved), and an open request for tree pruning due to overgrowth from August 2023. There have been multiple incidents of abandoned vehicles and illegal parking on the property in 2023, though these were generally resolved through standard enforcement procedures. The building also experienced graffiti in January 2023, though this was part of a larger citywide backlog of complaints related to COVID-19 enforcement suspensions. Two driveway blocking incidents were recorded in 2022, with at least one resulting in a citation being issued.

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Risk rating

How 635-637 34Th 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

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
84thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 166 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
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 10%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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