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754-756 36Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1609018 2 units · 2 fl · 1927

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 754-756 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 1927
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1927
Total area4,580 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1609018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tam Family Trust
Mailing address
Tam Mike Chuen Chau Trustee 732 36Th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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756 36th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
754 36th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The Tam Family Trust-owned duplex at 754-756 36th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1927. The property has undergone several maintenance and improvement projects over the years, with the most recent work completed in November 2023 involving the replacement of approximately 50 square feet of wood siding and painting on the building's exterior, for which a permit was issued at a cost of $3,000. However, a concerning recent complaint was filed on November 16, 2023, regarding unauthorized construction work in the rear building, including scaffolding installation and potential structural problems, following a reported fire incident related to improper construction practices.

The building's maintenance history shows previous significant issues in 2013, when multiple housing code violations were documented, including problems with floor coverings, mold, plumbing, and lead paint concerns, though all these violations were officially abated by November 8, 2013. Earlier improvements include a completed window replacement project in 1988 involving 32 aluminum windows and various garage modifications in the mid-1980s. Recent years have shown recurring parking-related issues in the vicinity, with multiple citations for driveway blocking and sidewalk parking reported between 2019 and 2024. The property has not had any tenant buyouts recorded, and there are no active violations or complaints on file as of the most recent data.

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Risk rating

How 754-756 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
40th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 624 are predicted to be safer.

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

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

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DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 69.7%
Moderate concern 23.9%
Severe concern 6.4%
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

754-756 36Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Nov 20
Remove and replace about 50sf of wood siding in the back of the house & paint the back/rest of the house.
$3,000 · Complete
DBI ComplaintNov 16
Date last observed: 15-nov-23; time last observed: 1pm, nov 15; identity of person performing the work: group of people, white truck, ; floor: 1-3; exact location: rear bldg; building type: residence/dwelling fire safety/fire escape; work w/o permit; structural problems; ; additional information: putting up scafolding in back, recently had fire due to poor / non-permit construction;

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