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1214-1216 38Th Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1713044 2 units · 2 fl · 1945

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 1214-1216 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 1945
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 built1945
Total area2,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1713044
Ownership

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

Owner name
Robert H Forman Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Forman Robert H Trustee 32 Via La Cumbre Greenbrae CA 94904
Last sale
060920

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1214 38th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1216 38th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1214-1216 38th Ave is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood. Built in 1945 and currently owned by the Robert H Forman Living Trust, this flats/duplex structure has undergone several significant improvements over the past few decades. Most notably, in 2019, the building received substantial upgrades including a bathroom and kitchen remodel with new cabinets, appliances, plumbing fixtures, and electrical work, along with an electrical service upgrade that included installation of two meters and panels. The building's infrastructure has seen consistent maintenance, with documented work on plumbing systems including copper piping replacement in 2012 and 2014, and two water heater replacements in 2011.

The property has experienced some maintenance issues in the past, particularly in the mid-1990s, when there were complaints filed regarding asbestos, rusty water, and electrical problems, though all these issues were marked as abated by 1997. Earlier repairs included work on the back stairs in 2008 and various other improvements such as roofing work in 2005 and vinyl siding installation in 1987. More recent concerns have primarily involved building maintenance matters rather than structural or safety issues, with 311 calls in 2020-2021 related to waste management (toter placement) and sewer backups. The most recent incidents have been minor neighborhood concerns such as barking dogs (2023) and parking violations, along with routine street cleaning matters.

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Risk rating

How 1214-1216 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
89th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 70 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 85.4%
Moderate concern 11.4%
Severe concern 3.3%
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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1214-1216 38Th Ave event timeline

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

2020
Electrical Permit Feb 16
Upgrade electrical service, 2 meters and 2 panels.
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