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1223 37Th Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1713003 3 units · 2 fl · 1912

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Outer Sunset — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.8
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Outer Sunset average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1223 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 1912
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 1912
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1912
Total area2,266 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1713003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1223 37th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
December 15, 2017

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Initial analysis

The 1223 37th Avenue property in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood is a 2-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building that dates back to 1912 and is currently owned by Irene E. Gardner. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, most notably a sewer lateral replacement completed in September 2023, window and deck repairs in early 2018 (following a complaint about dry rot), and a 200-amp electrical service upgrade in March 2018. The property has faced multiple compliance issues, including a 2015 complaint regarding peeling paint that required lead hazard notifications and remediation, and a 2018 incident involving unauthorized construction of a third-floor balcony that was subsequently addressed through proper permitting processes.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to required repairs, with the most recent major work focusing on the sewer lateral replacement, which is a critical infrastructure upgrade. Historical improvements include kitchen cabinet replacement and bathroom sheetrock repairs completed in 1989. Recent 311 calls from late 2024 indicate ongoing infrastructure maintenance needs in the surrounding area, including sidewalk defects, pavement issues, and missing traffic signs, though these are external to the building itself. The property has maintained relative stability since addressing the 2018 balcony issue, with no major violations or complaints recorded in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 1223 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

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
36thpercentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 404 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
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
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

1223 37Th Ave event timeline

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2023
Plumbing Permit Sep 14
Work category: 1p; sewer lateral replacement
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