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1384 4Th Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1758023 4 units · 2 fl · 1913

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 Inner Sunset
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Sunset average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1384 4Th 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 1913
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1913
Total area2,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1758023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Martha Ka-Chun Cheng Trust
Mailing address
Martha Ka-chun Cheng Truste 1467 10Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
062501

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit residential building at 1384 4th Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by the Martha Ka-chun Cheng Trust, is a 2-story apartment structure built in 1913. The building's maintenance history shows some attention to structural integrity and basic systems, with anchor bolts added to the foundation and termite repairs completed in 1994, reroofing work permitted in 1999 (though this permit has since expired), and a water heater replacement completed in 2008.

Recent activity around the property (primarily from 2024) has been relatively active, with multiple reports regarding sidewalk defects caused by tree roots being reported as open cases in both June and September 2024. The building has experienced some noise-related incidents between August and September 2024, likely connected to nearby major event venues. Multiple parking enforcement requests have been made regarding blocking driveways in 2024, though in most cases officers were unable to locate the reported vehicles. There was one fire-related incident recorded in 2005 which was determined to have no merit, and a false alarm was recorded though no civilian injuries were reported. Two plumbing-related permits for sidewalk and curb defects were filed in 2024, indicating potential ongoing infrastructure challenges in the public right-of-way.

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Risk rating

How 1384 4Th 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
43th percentile

Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 851 are predicted to be safer.

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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 47.6%
Moderate concern 22.6%
Severe concern 29.8%
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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1384 4Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jan 29
Garbage and debris
christmas tree

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