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3900 Cabrillo St

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1604004D 4 units · 2 fl · 1949

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 3900 Cabrillo St 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 1949
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1949
Total area3,450 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1604004D
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gittleman Elliot & Dayan Vi
Mailing address
842 32nd Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
090517

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Initial analysis

The four-unit, two-story apartment building at 3900 Cabrillo Street in San Francisco’s Outer Richmond neighborhood has undergone several significant maintenance and repair works since its construction in 1949. Recent major improvements include a complete reroofing project in 2022 costing $16,000, and the replacement of two 40-gallon water heaters in 2023 and 2022, one located in the garage and the other in-unit. In 2016, the building received a 200-amp electrical service upgrade to accommodate its four units, though this permit required subsequent action in 2022 to close out an earlier expired permit. Historical records show attention to structural maintenance, including dry rot repairs in 2008 (southwest corner) and 1996, along with window upgrades to dual-glazed aluminum windows in 1989.

The building has maintained compliance with housing regulations, though it experienced a significant cluster of fire safety violations in January 2008, including issues with egress obstruction, garbage chute maintenance, and combustible storage in the parking garage - all of which were promptly addressed and abated by March 2008. The most recent tenant buyout occurred in July 2015 for $30,000 involving one tenant. Recent maintenance records (2023-2024) show continuing attention to building upkeep, with several 311 calls mostly relating to external issues such as garbage, parking, and street maintenance, though these are primarily related to the immediate surroundings rather than the building itself. Recent complaints regarding overgrown trees and parking issues were resolved by city services. The property appears to be actively maintained, with regular updates to infrastructure and prompt response to any violations or required repairs.

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Risk rating

How 3900 Cabrillo St'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
17th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 863 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.5%
Moderate concern 19.2%
Severe concern 12.3%
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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3900 Cabrillo St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 19
Garbage and debris
missed trashrecyclecompost collection
311 RequestFeb 02
Garbage and debris

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