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4037-4039 Cabrillo St

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1684004K 2 units · 2 fl · 1947

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4037-4039 Cabrillo St 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 1947
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 1947
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 built1947
Total area2,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1684004K
Ownership

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

Mailing address
4037 Cabrillo St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
August 28, 1992

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4039 Cabrillo St, San Francisco, CA 94121
4037 Cabrillo St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The Pang/cheng Family Trust owns this two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located at 4037-4039 Cabrillo St in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood. Built in 1947, this flats/duplex-style property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent major work occurring in 2019. During that year, the building received both a new roof ($12,500) and 1,300 square feet of fiber cement siding installed on the back of the house ($25,153). The heating system was also updated in February 2019 with the installation of a new furnace and ductwork. Earlier improvements include the installation of 18 vinyl windows in 2004 and seismic reinforcement work in 1987 involving sill bolting and plywood sheathing.

The building experienced some concerning incidents in mid-2020, when two complaints were filed regarding unauthorized painting work being performed without proper permits, with specific attention to unsafe practices involving potentially hazardous paint chips. These complaints were filed with Housing Inspection Services but are currently listed as not active. The property has had multiple parking-related issues in recent years, with several citations issued for vehicles blocking driveways or parking on sidewalks between 2020 and 2024. There was also one complaint filed through DBI Inspection Services in July 2020, though specific details about this complaint are not provided in the records. Other than these incidents, the building's permit history shows regular maintenance and improvements, suggesting responsible ownership and upkeep of the property.

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Risk rating

How 4037-4039 Cabrillo St'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
26thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 770 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
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 23%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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4037-4039 Cabrillo St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Feb 02
Blocking driveway cite only
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