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695 35Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1578014 17 units · 3 fl · 1928

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Outer Richmond
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 695 35Th 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 1928
2 or more units
17 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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.

Building characteristics
Units17
Floors3
Year built1928
Total area11,535 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1578014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Novik David
Mailing address
Po Box 10 Soquel CA 95073
Last sale
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695 35th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
3412 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The 17-unit, 3-story apartment building at 695 35th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood, owned by David Novik, has a complex history spanning several decades. Built in 1928, the property has undergone various safety-related upgrades, most notably a recent $27,782 fire alarm system upgrade in March 2024 to comply with current fire codes, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping rooms. A significant recent issue involves a December 2023 violation regarding sleeping area requirements that remains open as of October 2023. The building has experienced multiple fire safety concerns, with violations recorded in 2016 related to extinguishers and alarm systems, though these were subsequently corrected.

The property has a history of maintenance and compliance issues requiring attention, including several repairs to the fire escape system documented in 2006, and various structural improvements over the years. Most recently, in September 2023, there was a complaint about unauthorized construction of a deck extending onto the sidewalk. Between January and March 2025, there has been an ongoing issue with overflowing city garbage cans outside the building, with multiple reports filed through the 311 system. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, with various improvements including sprinkler system modifications in 2012, window and siding repairs in 2010, and bathroom renovations in 2007. While many historical violations from the early 2000s have been resolved, the building continues to require attention to fire safety compliance and general maintenance, as evidenced by recent permits and violation records.

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Risk rating

How 695 35Th 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

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
4th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 998 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
31%
No DBI
violation
69%
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.

Number of units

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

Building size

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 15.2%
Moderate concern 33.7%
Severe concern 51.0%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

695 35Th Ave event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2026
311 Request Jan 27
"sidewalk"
"disruptive levels of amplified sound","clear path of travel","obstruction crosswalk","other"

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