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802 38Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1680033C

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 802 38Th 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 1923
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Possibly exempt. Built before 1979 but single-unit — single-family homes and condos may be exempt from the SF 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 1923
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area2,546 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1680033C
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Horace & Rachel Tao 1805 Republican St Honolulu HI 96819
Last sale
November 30, 1990

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 802 38th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood, owned by Tao Living Trust The, has a documented history dating back to its 1923 construction. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including a reroofing project in 2012 costing $8,750, bathroom remodeling in 2003 with associated electrical work, and kitchen renovations in 1986. Earlier maintenance records show termite repairs completed in 1990 and a bathroom fixture replacement in 2003. A windows installation permit from 1994 was issued but has since expired.

In recent months, the property has experienced recurring issues with parking enforcement, particularly related to driveway blocking, with nine such incidents reported between June 2023 and December 2024, all resulting in citations. These violations have occurred with various vehicles, including a Toyota Corolla, Ford Mustang, and multiple other cars. There was also one report of sidewalk parking in November 2024. The only non-parking related incident in this period was a garbage and debris complaint in July 2024 involving furniture removal. The building's fire safety record shows one false alarm incident, with no civilian injuries reported. A paint shop service request from September 2023 remains open, and the property's overall maintenance history suggests regular upkeep over the decades, with no major structural issues or safety concerns documented in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 802 38Th 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
49thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 530 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
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
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

802 38Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Apr 16
Blocking driveway cite tow
Black - Jeep Cherokee - 6WDN656

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