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600-602 39Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1581029 2 units · 2 fl · 1924

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 600-602 39Th 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 1924
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 built1924
Total area2,980 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1581029
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jeanne Kwong Trust
Mailing address
Kwong Jeanne,trustee 1525 Jackson St Apt 6 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
051314

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602 39th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
600 39th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 600-602 39th Avenue in the Outer Richmond neighborhood, owned by the Jeanne Kwong Trust, has a documented history dating back to its 1924 construction. The most significant recent issue was a heating system failure in late 2014 that resulted in multiple housing code violations regarding inadequate heat provision, though these were eventually resolved in May 2016 through the replacement of the gas wall heater. The building has undergone several renovation projects over the years, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in 2000, bathroom work in 1994, and reroofing in 2005. More recent concerns include a 2024 complaint about unsafe paint removal from the building, though this violation is no longer active. The property has experienced some maintenance challenges in 2024, with multiple reports of garbage and debris on or near the property between June and December 2024, as well as an open complaint regarding waste receptacles being left out continuously.

The building's systems have required attention over the years, with documented work including electrical outlet repairs and plumbing improvements in the early 1990s, and various bathroom and kitchen updates. While there have been a few fire alarm incidents recorded for the address, none resulted in injuries or actual fires. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep over the years, though the 2014-2016 heating system issues indicate some reactive maintenance was required during that period. The property's history of permit applications and completed work suggests ongoing maintenance and improvements have been made, though some permits from 2000-2001 for bathroom and kitchen work were marked as expired rather than completed.

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Risk rating

How 600-602 39Th 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
58th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 437 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.5%
Moderate concern 11.4%
Severe concern 7.2%
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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600-602 39Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 23
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestApr 12
Blocking driveway cite only

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