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1394-1396 34Th Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1788019 2 units · 3 fl · 1946

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Sunset — not a forecast
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 1394-1396 34Th 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 1946
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1946
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
Floors3
Year built1946
Total area2,392 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1788019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1845 Rivera St San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
May 17, 2019

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1396 34th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1394 34th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1394-1396 34th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Sunset neighborhood is a duplex property built in 1946 and owned by Susan Ng Pon. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most substantial renovations occurring in 2003 when a bedroom, bathroom, and walk-in closet were added to the ground floor, accompanied by a comprehensive electrical service upgrade that included dual 100-amp meters, new lighting, switches, receptacles, and circuit installations. Earlier maintenance work included garage door improvements in 1995 and reroofing in 1994, though these permits have expired. More recent activity has primarily consisted of exterior maintenance, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 related to street cleaning, garbage, and debris removal. Of particular note, two high-priority stop sign incidents were reported in August 2024, as well as a hazardous materials incident involving liquid substances that was resolved in April 2024. The building's environmental history includes some recurring issues with street cleanliness, as evidenced by multiple reports of loose garbage and debris, though these do not directly impact the building's interior conditions. A single smoke detector malfunction incident was recorded at some point, with no civilian injuries reported.

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Risk rating

How 1394-1396 34Th 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
33rdpercentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 545 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
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 19%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1394-1396 34Th Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 16
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMay 07
Garbage and debris

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