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2738 Judah St

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1787015 3 units · 2 fl · 1948

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Sunset
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Sunset average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2738 Judah St 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 1948
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1948
Total area2,960 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1787015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chen Yao Xuan
Mailing address
Tam Anthony & Lee Yvonne & 304 Brazil Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
012519

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Initial analysis

The property at 2738 Judah Street is a 3-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Central Sunset neighborhood. Built in 1948, this 2-story structure has experienced several significant maintenance and habitability issues over the past few years. Most notably, in 2016-2017, the building underwent multiple interventions to address serious mold and maintenance problems, including rodent infestation, peeling paint with lead hazard concerns, floor covering repairs, and issues with bathroom ventilation. The owner addressed these violations by completing repairs to stair treads and handrails in 2017, associated with dry rot and safety concerns.

More recently, in August 2023, there was a complaint about the illegal conversion of a ground-floor dwelling unit into a commercial space, though this complaint is currently listed as "Not Active." The building's maintenance history shows some attention to upkeep, with records indicating an earlier roof replacement in 1990. Several 311 calls from between 2016 and 2024 have been logged, primarily related to street cleaning and parking enforcement issues outside the building. A notable planning record from 2014 shows a closed approval to remove a termination date for a hosiery distribution firm, though the current use appears to be primarily residential. While many of the previous habitability issues have been officially marked as "Not Active" or "Resolved," the pattern of maintenance violations from 2016 suggests attention to building upkeep is critical, particularly given the building's age and history of moisture-related problems.

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Risk rating

How 2738 Judah St'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
9th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 741 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 61.5%
Moderate concern 29.1%
Severe concern 9.4%
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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2738 Judah St event timeline

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

2023
DBI Complaint Aug 01
Date last observed: 31-jul-23; exact location: main bldg; building type: commercial/business illegal change of use; other housing; ; additional information: illegal conversion of ground floor dwelling unit to store.;
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