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659 34Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1577008C 2 units · 2 fl · 1926

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 659 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 1926
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 1926
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 built1926
Total area2,844 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1577008C
Ownership

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

Mailing address
663 34th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
January 23, 2004

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The property at 659 34th Avenue in the Outer Richmond is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1926, currently owned by Anna Zhao Lian Huang. The building has undergone several significant structural modifications over the years, including a vertical addition in 1992 costing $72,700, conversion of the first floor for a second dwelling unit and garage parking in 1991 ($31,000), and earlier safety improvements with the installation of anchor bolts in 1990. In the early 1990s, the property underwent additional changes including the removal of front and rear decks, though all these permits have since expired.

Between 2011-2012, the property was subject to two housing inspection complaints regarding unauthorized auto repair activities in an R3 zoning area, both of which were promptly abated within weeks. More recently, there has been a notable pattern of parking-related issues in the immediate vicinity, with eight documented incidents between February and May 2024, including vehicles blocking driveways and parking on sidewalks. These parking violations have generally resulted in either officers being unable to locate the offending vehicles or the issues being resolved without direct enforcement. The building's most recent complaint history includes three infrastructure-related cases in 2024 involving abandoned vehicles and parking violations, though these are more reflective of street conditions than building maintenance. A minor fire complaint regarding unlicensed auto repair was filed in October 2009 but was determined to have no merit within two days.

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Risk rating

How 659 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
93rdpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 73 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
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

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
Low failure risk 8%
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

659 34Th Ave event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Mar 05
Reroofing (w/ torch)
$6,000 · Complete

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