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759-761 37Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1607026 2 units · 2 fl · 1933

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Outer Richmond — not a forecast
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 759-761 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 1933
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1933
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1933
Total area3,995 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1607026
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Hoi Por & Yuen Yuen Kwok, T 759 37Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
April 09, 1999

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761 37th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
759 37th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The Kwok Family Trust has owned this 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building in the Outer Richmond since 2007. The 1933 structure has undergone several significant improvements over the years, most recently receiving a complete roofing replacement in November 2024 at a cost of $4,000. The building's history includes multiple successful construction projects in the late 1990s and early 2000s, such as the installation of reinforced concrete retaining walls, structural framing improvements, and a previous roofing project. However, there have been some concerning incidents requiring attention. Notably, in 2000, there was excavation work that allegedly caused damage to an adjacent property, and more recently in November 2024, there was a serious incident involving construction debris falling from the roof, resulting in injury to a neighbor and subsequent investigation by building inspection services.

The property has experienced recurring sewer-related issues between 2020 and 2022, with multiple reports of sewage backups and flooding, suggesting possible infrastructure challenges. There have also been several parking-related incidents near the property, including driveway blocking and abandoned vehicle reports, though these are not directly related to the building's condition. The most recent building-related incidents and complaints have been resolved or closed, including a sewage backup in 2021 and flooding in 2020, while the recent roofing work indicates ongoing maintenance of the property.

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Risk rating

How 759-761 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
42ndpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 603 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 17%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

759-761 37Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Nov 21
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
$4,000 · Complete
DBI ComplaintNov 20
There is private construction taking place, roof top . when the worker threw a black construction debris bag. weighed about 80 lbs he threw the bag from the roof, and the 3rd of 4 bags hit caller's wife in the hear, shoulder, and face. she was taken to the hospital and required stitches on her face and hands. the neighboring home has a camera and caught the entire thing on film. just 2 minutes later someone with a baby stroller walked by. the worker was not looking and was just throwing the bags down. no permit. contracter name: chack on ng he dba ckg.owner jimmy, 415-741-6055.lic: 1035801(311 sr 101001047355)

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