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822 39Th Ave

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1681008B 2 units · 2 fl · 1926

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 822 39Th 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 1926
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 built1926
Total area2,620 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1681008B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hecker Julia
Mailing address
822-822a 39th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
080317

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 822 39th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1926, currently owned by Julia Hecker. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, including a $20,000 kitchen remodel in 2018 that involved cabinet upgrades, electrical modifications, and plumbing work, along with comprehensive plumbing updates in 2014 that included replacing bathroom fixtures and main water lines. The electrical system received substantial upgrades in 2004 with the installation of a new 200-amp service with two meter sockets and circuit breaker panels.

The building's history includes some concerning events related to potential code violations. In July 2018, there was a complaint about possible unpermitted living space in the attic with kitchen facilities, and in September 2020, another complaint was filed regarding unpermitted construction of a room in the basement, though neither case appears to have been officially resolved in the records. The property's fire safety record shows several false alarms and system activations between 2019 and 2021, with a violation issued in February 2019 related to alarm system maintenance that was subsequently abated. Recent activity at the property includes various service calls to nearby Cabrillo Playground between 2023-2024, primarily related to park maintenance and security issues, though these are park-related matters rather than building-specific concerns.

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Risk rating

How 822 39Th 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
22th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 811 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 67.4%
Moderate concern 25.0%
Severe concern 7.6%
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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The story over time

822 39Th Ave event timeline

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

2020
DBI Complaint Sep 02
Unpermitted construction. adding room downstairs, complainant sees sheetrock and construction material going into the basement.
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