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739-741 40Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1604003M 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 739-741 40Th 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 area2,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1604003M
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chwang Ann
Mailing address
Chwang Mimi & Tsui Jennie C 412 Kirkham St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
050500

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741 40th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
739 40th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 739-741 40th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1947, currently owned by Chwang Ann. The building's maintenance history includes a reroofing project from 1998 (now expired) and the installation of six aluminum windows in 1988. More recently, in 2010, both units received new 40-gallon water heaters, marking the most significant infrastructure upgrade in recent years.

The property has experienced various neighborhood issues over the past several years, with the most notable being a tenant buyout at 739 40th Avenue in December 2019, involving two tenants and a payment of $60,000. There have been multiple parking-related incidents between 2020 and 2022, including several cases of driveway blocking and sidewalk parking, with varying enforcement outcomes. The building's surrounding area has faced some infrastructure challenges, including pavement defects in early 2022, though these were resolved by March 2022. A noise complaint was filed in April 2020 regarding excessive noise, and there is currently an open case from December 2023 related to loose garbage on the street. The property management has maintained basic infrastructure through periodic updates, though the limited number of major improvements on record suggests a potentially aging building systems profile.

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Risk rating

How 739-741 40Th 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
67th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 343 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 80.7%
Moderate concern 11.9%
Severe concern 7.3%
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

739-741 40Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Nov 21
Replace 14 windows size for size in kind (e) aluminum (n) vinyl. street facing.
$21,865 · Issued
Planning RecordNov 21
11/21/2025: approved: replace 14 windows size for size, in kind from (e) aluminum to (n) vinyl. 4 are street facing. [email protected]

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