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1379 3Rd Ave

Inner Sunset, SF 94122 1758042 2 units · 2 fl · 1911

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 Inner Sunset — not a forecast
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.

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 1379 3Rd 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 1911
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 1911
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 built1911
Total area3,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1758042
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1379 3rd Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1379 3rd Avenue in the Inner Sunset, owned by Wydler Aton, has a storied history since its construction in 1911. Recent years have seen multiple concerning incidents, with significant complaints emerging in 2023-2024 regarding unpermitted construction activities, including jackhammering and the removal of a fire wall. These complaints appear to be connected to an ongoing dispute about the building's proper use, as evidenced by an active housing complaint filed in 1999 regarding unauthorized boarding house operations, which culminated in a Board of Permit Appeals hearing in 2002 that resulted in a decision allowing for three units. The building has experienced recurring safety incidents, particularly related to carbon monoxide detector activations, with four documented cases between 2021-2024, though fortunately none resulted in civilian injuries or confirmed CO presence. Historical records show foundation repairs were completed in 1999 and reroofing work was attempted in 1998, though that permit expired.

The property has generated numerous service calls in recent months, primarily regarding illegal parking violations, with at least eight such incidents reported between November and December 2024. A building inspection complaint was filed in November 2024, though it was determined to be outside DBI's jurisdiction. The most recent issues include an April 2024 fire complaint that was referred to DBI, and a series of 311 calls between November 2024 and December 2024 regarding various municipal matters, including illegal postings and environmental concerns. While the building has undergone some maintenance work in the past, the recent pattern of complaints and safety incidents suggests ongoing challenges with unauthorized modifications and compliance with building codes.

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Risk rating

How 1379 3Rd 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
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Out of 1493 buildings in this neighborhood, 1359 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

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Predicted 12-month outcome
50%
No DBI
violation
50%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 50%
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

1379 3Rd Ave event timeline

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

2024
Fire Complaint Apr 03
Uncategorized Complaint
Referred To Dbi
DBI ComplaintApr 01
Looking at the property it s the right hand , 20 ft back from the street --- caller reports that the property removed a fire wall with out any permits on file . (311 sr 18066201)

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