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863-865 36Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1679007 2 units · 2 fl · 1948

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Outer Richmond — not a forecast
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 863-865 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 1948
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.

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 1948
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1948
Total area2,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1679007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
318 San Marcos Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale

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865 36th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
863 36th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The duplex at 863-865 36th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1948 and currently owned by Kevin Chan. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects over the years, with the most recent being a completed reroofing project in June 2024 costing $9,800. In 2011, the building required substantial front facade repairs including dry rot remediation, window replacements from aluminum to fiberglass, and stucco restoration, with permits showing costs totaling $15,000 for these improvements. An earlier permit from 1990 indicates vinyl siding installation, though this is a less common material for residential buildings in this area.

The building's history includes one complaint filed in 2004 about unauthorized construction work allegedly related to an illegal unit, though this complaint was quickly abated. More recently, there have been several reports of sidewalk-related issues and garbage concerns in the vicinity of the property. Between 2022 and 2024, multiple 311 calls have been made regarding street cleaning needs, including reports of abandoned mattresses and other debris. There were two specific sidewalk parking violations recorded in 2024, one of which resulted in a citation. A 2011 sidewalk defect report documented a 15-square-foot collapsed section near the building's service area, though this issue was subsequently resolved.

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Risk rating

How 863-865 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
72ndpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 291 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
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 12%
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

863-865 36Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Jun 20
Reroofing
$9,800 · Complete

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