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875 37Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1680012 2 units · 2 fl · 1945

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 875 37Th 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 1945
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 built1945
Total area2,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1680012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Richard & Kit Lee Nonmarita
Mailing address
Kit Ngar Lee, Trustee 661 Arguello Blvd San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 875 37th Avenue in the Outer Richmond, owned by Richard & Kit Lee Nonmarital Trust, has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work since 2015. Most notably, in August 2022, a comprehensive renovation was completed on both units, including kitchen and bathroom remodeling, with associated plumbing and electrical work including the installation of a new subpanel, at a cost of $68,000. This followed important safety and maintenance updates in 2021, including the replacement of all front windows with energy-efficient aluminum wood-clad casement windows, the repair and voluntary strengthening of rear wood stair treads and rails, and replacement of the main lateral plumbing line. The building also received a new roof in April 2015, although the permit status shows as issued rather than completed.

The property has been maintained as a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1945, and all recent improvements appear to have been completed in accordance with appropriate permitting processes. The window replacement project in 2021 specifically received attention from the city's preservation planner due to its impact on the building's street-facing facade, ensuring compliance with local preservation standards. The approximately $88,500 invested in recent improvements demonstrates ongoing commitment to maintaining and upgrading the property, with particular attention paid to modernizing the units while maintaining structural integrity and safety features.

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Risk rating

How 875 37Th 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
97th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 31 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

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

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 90.3%
Moderate concern 7.7%
Severe concern 2.0%
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

875 37Th Ave event timeline

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

2022
Building Permit Aug 08
Remodel (2) kitchens and (2) bathrooms in kind non structural. (1 kitchen and 1 bath in each unit)
$50,000 · Complete
Plumbing PermitAug 08
Remodel (2) kitchens and (2) bathrooms.

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