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654 37Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1579019 2 units · 2 fl · 1947

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 654 37Th 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 1947
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1947
Total area2,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1579019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Louie Alfred
Mailing address
64 Cook St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
000000

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Initial analysis

At 654 37th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood, this 1947 two-unit multi-family residential building, owned by Louie Alfred, has undergone several significant renovations and faced ongoing maintenance challenges. Most notably, recent improvements include a substantial upper unit renovation in September 2024, comprising kitchen and bathroom remodels, window replacements, and associated electrical and plumbing upgrades, with a construction cost of $65,000. Prior work from 2018 involved kitchen renovations and electrical updates, while a complete re-roofing project was successfully completed in August 2024.

The building has a concerning record of fire safety violations, with multiple citations issued between 2019 and 2024, including recent violations in October 2024 related to test and maintenance documentation and signage requirements, which remain open as of now. Notable infrastructure improvements include a significant electrical upgrade in 2009 with the installation of a 200-amp service panel. Recent maintenance issues have emerged, including a reported rodent/insect infestation in January 2025 and various parking-related complaints throughout 2024. While the property has seen regular updates and maintenance work, the recurring fire safety violations and recent pest issues warrant attention. The building's recent renovations suggest ongoing investment in property maintenance, though the open fire-code violations indicate areas requiring further compliance attention.

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Risk rating

How 654 37Th 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
44th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 582 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 77.9%
Moderate concern 14.6%
Severe concern 7.5%
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

654 37Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Sep 17
Upper unit: remodel one kitchen and one bathroom. replace 9 windows (2 are street facing windows). same size, same locations, max u-factor 0.30.
$32,000 · Complete
Plumbing PermitSep 17
Upper unit: remodel 1 bathroom and 1 kitchen. upgrade plubming.

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