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775-779 35Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1609012 4 units · 2 fl · 1946

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 775-779 35Th 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 1946
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 built1946
Total area4,482 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1609012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lau John D & Jeanne
Mailing address
1842 20th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
000000

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775 35th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
779 A 35th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
777 35th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
779 35th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 775-779 35th Avenue is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located in the Outer Richmond neighborhood, constructed in 1946 and currently owned by John D & Jeanne Lau. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent major renovation occurring in 2022, involving a complete kitchen remodel including new cabinets, appliances, and electrical upgrades, with a reported cost of $18,000. The property has maintained a consistent pattern of updating its windows, with multiple installations of vinyl windows in 2003, 2004, and 2006, showing attention to energy efficiency upgrades. A notable incident occurred in 2003 when the building received multiple fire safety violations regarding combustible storage and fire proofing, which were resolved by April 2003. There was also a plumbing incident in 1996 involving sewage backup in the kitchen, which was promptly addressed. The building's electrical systems were significantly upgraded in 2002 with the installation of new 70-amp services for all units, demonstrating investment in infrastructure.

In more recent history, there have been recurring issues with parking violations around the property, particularly in summer 2024, with multiple citations issued for blocking driveways. A complaint regarding fruit drop from a large tree in front of the building was filed in 2011, though this issue appears to have been resolved. The property had a documented electrical wiring/equipment incident in 2024 with no civilian injuries reported. The most recent building maintenance complaint from July 2024 regarding the inadequately maintained building exterior was accepted by DBI for review. While the building has experienced various maintenance and compliance issues over the years, records show that most violations were promptly addressed and resolved, indicating generally responsive property management.

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Risk rating

How 775-779 35Th 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
24th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 790 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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

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

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 67.7%
Moderate concern 16.6%
Severe concern 15.7%
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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775-779 35Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Nov 19
Blocking driveway cite only
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