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3216 Judah St

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1792009 2 units · 2 fl · 1945

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 Outer Sunset
At or below average
avg 1.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Sunset average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3216 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 1945
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1945
Total area2,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1792009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hsing Jennie Jen
Mailing address
692 7th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
000000

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 3216 Judah Street in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood, owned by Hsing Jennie Jen, has experienced several significant issues over the past decade, most notably concerning unauthorized modifications and safety concerns. A major cluster of violations emerged in 2014 regarding an illegal structure in the rear yard that generated multiple notices of violation and monthly monitoring fees, with allegations of unpermitted construction including concerns about the structure being attached to a tree and shared fence. This situation was compounded by complaints about illegal roofing, structural problems, and potential safety hazards. While there was a complaint in December 2014 regarding blocked exits that was promptly corrected, the illegal structure violations remain listed as active with no recorded abatement date.

The building's maintenance history shows some legitimate improvements, including a ground floor remodel completed in 1999, though records indicate a reroofing project from 1997 that expired without completion. More recent concerns have included exterior maintenance issues such as graffiti (2018-2020), multiple instances of loose garbage on the property (2020-2023), and a 2020 complaint about chipping paint and potential illegal structures. The property has also experienced periodic issues with noise, as evidenced by a noise complaint in 2019. While some exterior issues have been addressed through various service requests, the most pressing concerns appear to remain centered around the 2014 illegal structure violations, which included provisions for monthly monitoring fees that suggest ongoing non-compliance with building codes.

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Risk rating

How 3216 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
39th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 386 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 61.1%
Moderate concern 30.6%
Severe concern 8.3%
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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The story over time

3216 Judah St event timeline

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

2020
DBI Complaint Oct 05
3216-3218 judah st. back of home. --- paint chipping and potentially illegal structure/addition to home that goes through a tree in backyard. (311 sr#12984753)
Building Inspection Division

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