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879 32Nd Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1675002E 2 units · 1 fl · 1925

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 879 32Nd 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 1925
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
Floors1
Year built1925
Total area1,848 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1675002E
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sung Uk Kim Revoc Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Sung Uk Kim Trustee 324 Lathrop Ave San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
103018

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879 32nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
879 A 32nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 879 32nd Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond district, owned by the Sung Uk Kim Revocable Living Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work since its construction in 1925. Most recently, in 2023, the property received substantial upgrades including kitchen renovations (new cabinets, stove, sink, and GFCI receptacles), electrical improvements (including the installation of a 6kW solar system with 15 PV modules, sub-panel replacement, and GFCI installations), and plumbing work. The building's electrical system has seen progressive enhancements, with a 200-amp service upgrade completed in 2019 and the recent 100-amp subpanel installation in 2023. The property has a documented history of maintenance, including sewer line repairs to the sidewalk in 2008, roofing work in 2007, and replacement of brick steps in 1988.

Recent tenant activity includes a buyout of one tenant for $70,000 in April 2022. The building has experienced some infrastructure challenges, with a flooding incident reported in October 2022 and a sewer issue that was resolved. A curb defect was reported in July 2024, which remains open as of the latest records. An isolated incident involving a false fire alarm was recorded, with no injuries reported. The property has consistently received proper maintenance and upgrades, with multiple permits indicating active management and investment in building improvements, particularly in the areas of electrical infrastructure and kitchen modernization.

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Risk rating

How 879 32Nd 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
66th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 354 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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 84.9%
Moderate concern 11.5%
Severe concern 3.6%
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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879 32Nd Ave event timeline

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

2023
Electrical Permit Apr 11
Pv plan#5451; 15 pv modules x 400 watts per module/1000=6 (dc) kw system.
Complete
Electrical PermitFeb 22
Revision to e202302064935: adding the following work scope: remove (e) sub-panel, replace (n) 100amp subpnel- 15 cirucits breakers, 8 lights, 20 receptacles, 8 switches

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