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1391-1393 39Th Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1794016 4 units · 2 fl · 1940

This building has more problems than most buildings in this 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 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 1391-1393 39Th 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 1940
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1940
Total area4,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1794016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bassin Scott I
Mailing address
14019 Southwest Freeway 30 Sugarland TX 77478
Last sale
051596

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Included addresses

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3406 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122
1391 39th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
1393 39th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 1391-1393 39th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1940, containing 4 units plus commercial space. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent being the completion of accessibility improvements in September 2023 to comply with the Accessible Business Entrance program. Earlier renovations included the replacement of four street-facing windows in 2016 and a substantial 2001 project that legalized five skylights on the second floor, a garage roof deck, and rebuilt stairs for required egress. The building experienced a cluster of violations in 2000 related to various issues including window repairs, lead paint hazards, egress obstructions, smoke detector problems, and plumbing violations, all of which were addressed by October 2002.

The property has maintained a generally good safety record since the violation remediation in 2002. Fire safety inspections in 2020-2023 related to Shared Spaces and Operating Without A Permit resulted in no merit findings. Historical fire safety violations from 2006 regarding extinguishers, exit signs, and sprinkler system service were corrected. Recent activity at the property has primarily involved routine municipal services, though there are some open noise complaints from August 2024 and multiple parking-related enforcement requests. The building's ownership structure has seen tenant activity, with a reported buyout at 3426 Judah Street in May 2023 involving two tenants, though no buyouts have been recorded specifically for the 39th Avenue addresses. The property has demonstrated ongoing maintenance through various permit applications, including recent work to maintain its street-facing appearance and accessibility compliance.

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Risk rating

How 1391-1393 39Th 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
21th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 499 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
54%
No DBI
violation
46%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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 46.5%
Moderate concern 20.2%
Severe concern 33.3%
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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1391-1393 39Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jan 20
Abandoned vehicle
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