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1394-1396 35Th Ave

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1789018H 2 units · 2 fl · 1944

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 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 1394-1396 35Th 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 1944
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1944
Total area1,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1789018H
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lam Liza Y H
Mailing address
Lam Louis Fai Ming & Lam Li 810 Ahwahnee Dr Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
011916

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1394 35th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1396 35th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1394-1396 35th Avenue in San Francisco's Central Sunset neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1944, currently owned by Liza Y H Lam. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, most notably a kitchen renovation in 2007 at Unit 1396, which included removing a non-bearing wall between the kitchen and dining room, installing new cabinets, counters, appliances, and updated lighting to comply with energy codes. This renovation, costing $15,000, was properly permitted and completed, with final inspections recorded in 2010. Other maintenance work includes repairs to the rear stairs in 1997 due to rot and damage.

In terms of issues, there was a notable complaint filed in April 2010 regarding two allegedly illegal units behind the garage, though this complaint is no longer active. The property's recent history (2021-2025) shows recurring issues with street cleaning and parking violations in the vicinity, with multiple reports of illegal parking and garbage problems, though these are primarily external to the building itself. Notably, there is an approved installation of a wireless services facility by Crown Castle for Verizon Wireless at the property, including antenna equipment on a public pole and related infrastructure across the street, which may be of interest to residents regarding potential wireless service improvements. The building's permit and maintenance records suggest regular upkeep, with no major structural issues or safety concerns currently on record.

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Risk rating

How 1394-1396 35Th 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
68th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 260 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

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 severity forecast
No violation 82.3%
Moderate concern 12.4%
Severe concern 5.3%
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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1394-1396 35Th Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 16
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage

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