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735 36Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1608008 3 units · 2 fl · 1984

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 735 36Th 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 1984
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1984
Total area3,426 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1608008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chao Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Chao Karen Fong Trustee 220 Hanna Way Menlo Park CA 94025
Last sale
030220

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 735 36th Avenue in the Outer Richmond was constructed in 1984, following a complete demolition of the previous structure on the site in late 1983. The two-story multi-family building is equipped with 13 fire sprinkler heads, which were installed as part of the original construction. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement works over the years, including a complete re-roofing in 2014 costing $15,900, and a garage door opener replacement in 2015 that included ventilation improvements.

The building experienced notable fire safety compliance issues in early 2003, when multiple violations were recorded regarding smoke enclosure door closers, lobby smoke detectors, and combustible storage concerns, though all these violations were promptly addressed and abated by April 2003. More recently, there was a fire alarm system issue in April 2020 that was corrected within five days. The property has had recurring sidewalk parking violations in recent years, with several citations issued between 2020 and 2024. There are two outstanding maintenance concerns as of late 2024, specifically regarding missing side sewer vent covers, with one reported as open and accepted by DPW in March 2024. Regular housing inspections have been conducted, with the most recent building inspection request from August 2019 being resolved through the appropriate channels.

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Risk rating

How 735 36Th 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
63th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 385 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

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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 59.5%
Moderate concern 20.9%
Severe concern 19.7%
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

735 36Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Apr 14
Unit 1: (1) kitchen remodel, (1) bathroom remodel. relocate electrical subpanel from closet to hallway. new flooring, fresh paint.
$32,000 · Complete
Plumbing PermitApr 14
Unit#1: shower remodel, new shower valve, new sink. kitchen sink kitchen remodel.

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