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4355 Anza St

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1577030 2 units · 1 fl · 1917

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 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.

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 4355 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 1917
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 1917
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
Floors1
Year built1917
Total area1,975 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1577030
Ownership

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

Mailing address
185 Stonecrest Dr San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
December 14, 2016

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Initial analysis

The property at 4355 Anza Street in the Outer Richmond neighborhood is a one-story multi-family residential building with commercial space, containing two units and constructed in 1917. The current owners, Liu Shu Fen and Xu Xing Hua, have made several significant improvements to the property in recent years. Most notably, there is an active permit issued in October 2023 to comply with accessibility requirements for the business entrance, creating an ADA-compliant entrance for retail use. Other substantial recent improvements include the completion of new rear yard stairs to the second floor in July 2023 ($15,000) and an enlarged garage opening with new door installation in 2021 ($6,000). The property has been maintained with electrical updates, including the replacement of rigid conduit and service weather head in November 2024, and relocation of a 100-amp subpanel with additional electrical upgrades in 2022.

The building has experienced some regulatory scrutiny, with a complaint filed in September 2023 regarding an unpermitted rear deck installation, though this complaint is currently listed as not active. The property has undergone various maintenance and improvement works over the decades, including window replacements and stucco work in the early 1990s. Recent planning records show an application under review for a proposed house addition and conversion of a first-floor piano studio to a childcare center, indicating potential for future development. The surrounding area has experienced typical urban issues as evidenced by multiple parking violations and street maintenance calls in recent months, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 4355 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
17thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 863 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
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 33%
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

4355 Anza St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 10
Other including abandoned toter
Litter Receptacle Maintenance
311 RequestJul 10
Garbage and debris

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