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696 36Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1578014G 8 units · 2 fl · 1960

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

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 696 36Th 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
8 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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1960
Total area5,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1578014G
Ownership

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

Owner name
Stanley & Angela Woo 2005 F
Mailing address
Woo Stanley & Woo Angela L 1141 Tuolumne Rd Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
081302

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Initial analysis

The 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 696 36th Ave in the Outer Richmond, owned by Stanley & Angela Woo 2005 F, has been standing since 1960 and has undergone several significant maintenance and safety updates over the years. Most recently, in November 2024, the building received an electrical system upgrade, replacing the units' electric fused panel with circuit breaker panels without increasing the load, representing a positive modernization of the building's infrastructure. The property has experienced periodic safety-related issues, particularly notable in 2002 when multiple violations were recorded regarding the central alarm system and fire escape drop ladder maintenance, though these violations were all abated by June 2002. A fire extinguisher issue was noted and corrected in February 2021.

The building's maintenance history includes a reroofing project from 1993, though this permit has since expired. Recent activity around the property has shown recurring concerns with street cleanliness, particularly in early 2025, with multiple reports of overflowing city garbage cans being recorded and resolved through Recology. Three fire-related incidents have been documented, all resulting in no civilian injuries, including a confined space rescue, a smoke detector activation due to malfunction, and an alarm system activation due to malfunction. The building has passed routine housing inspections in 2011 and 2002, and an illegal structure complaint from 1998 regarding a small hut in the yard was resolved within a week.

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Risk rating

How 696 36Th 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
11th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 926 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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.

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 severity forecast
No violation 45.5%
Moderate concern 28.8%
Severe concern 25.7%
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

696 36Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Nov 12
Replacing units electric fused panel to circuits breaker panel no load increased
Complete
311 RequestJul 27
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