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739 36Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1608036 12 units · 3 fl · 1960

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Outer Richmond — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.7
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 739 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 1960
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1960
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1960
Total area12,030 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1608036
Ownership

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

Mailing address
430 Bay Shore Blvd San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, three-story apartment building at 739 36th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond district, owned by Rosano Properties LLC, has been undergoinh significant maintenance and safety upgrades since 2019. Recent work includes a fire alarm system upgrade completed in November 2023, following similar upgrades in 2021 and 2019, indicating ongoing compliance with fire safety requirements. The building has undergone substantial maintenance work, including a water test and stucco investigation in late 2022, interior sheetrock work in 2022, and a complete reroofing in 2019 costing over $64,000. In 2012-2012, the building was significantly improved with dry rot repairs to both the front and rear facades and window replacements, totaling over $60,000. Several structural improvements were attempted in 2011, though one permit expired without completion.

The building has had routine inspections and some minor fire alarm-related complaints (two in 2018 and 2022), both of which were promptly corrected. While there have been multiple parking-related issues in recent years, including several cases of sidewalk parking and blocked driveways between 2021 and 2024, these are external to the building itself. Two recent incidents of abandoned furniture and debris were reported on the property, but these were resolved. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and proactive safety measures, with no recorded fire incidents resulting in civilian injuries. A notable feature of the property's history is the consistent attention to fire safety systems, including multiple upgrades and prompt responses to inspection findings.

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Risk rating

How 739 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

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
7thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 967 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
46%
No DBI
violation
54%
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.

Building size

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 54%
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

739 36Th Ave event timeline

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2026
Building Violation (NOV) Jul 24 Serious
Building violation
A smoke & carbon monoxide alarm affidavit is due for this property. install the required alarms and submit the completed affidavit to the h…
Building Violation (NOV)Jul 24
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