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1283 38Th Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1712002 2 units · 2 fl · 1947

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 Sunset
At or below average
avg 1.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Sunset average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1283 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 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1947
Total area2,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1712002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cassolato Carol
Mailing address
835 Birchwood Dr Pittsburg CA 94565
Last sale
082296

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1283 38th Avenue in the Outer Sunset neighborhood, owned by Carol Cassolato, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1947. The property has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues over the past few years, with the most significant recent incident being a sewage backup discharge from the side sewer vent in October 2024, which required intervention from PUC Sewer Operations. The building has been relatively stable since 2022, with no recorded fire incidents or serious safety concerns. However, there have been multiple parking-related issues in the vicinity, including three documented cases of blocked driveways in 2024-2022, resulting in citations. The property has also faced some accessibility challenges, with construction equipment temporarily blocking sidewalks in March 2022, though this issue was promptly resolved within days. Other incidents include a May 2022 request for environmental health services from the Department of Public Health and a March 2022 report of an abandoned vehicle that was resolved when officers arrived on the scene.

The building's history includes a tenant buyout incident in December 2015 involving four tenants receiving $27,000 in compensation at the neighboring address of 1279 38th Avenue, though this occurred eight years ago and is unlikely to have current relevance. The property has maintained basic compliance with municipal regulations, though the sewage discharge incident and multiple parking enforcement actions suggest ongoing attention to infrastructure maintenance and neighborhood management could be beneficial. The recent nature of the sewage issue and its potential impact on resident comfort and safety warrants particular attention, as this represents the building's most significant infrastructure-related incident in recent history.

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Risk rating

How 1283 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

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
84th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 101 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.9%
Moderate concern 12.0%
Severe concern 5.1%
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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311 Request Oct 09
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