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3738-3740 Judah St

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1797019 2 units · 3 fl · 1954

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 Outer Sunset — not a forecast
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 3738-3740 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 1954
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.

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 1954
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 built1954
Total area2,553 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1797019
Ownership

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

Mailing address
615 38th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
April 09, 2015

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3738 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122
3740 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 3738-3740 Judah Street in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood is a three-story flats and duplex structure built in 1954 and currently owned by the Woo/Tan Revocable Living Trust. The property has undergone significant renovations and maintenance work in recent years, with the most recent project being a comprehensive painting and exterior repair initiative completed in September 2023 at a cost of $35,000. Other notable improvements include a substantial kitchen and bathroom remodeling project on the second floor in 2020-2021, installation of a new garage door in 2019, and significant renovations in 2015 including the addition of a home office with half bath on the ground floor and a third-floor kitchen/bathroom remodel. The building's electrical system has been upgraded, including a 200-amp service installation in 2015. Though there are records of historical fire-related complaints regarding combustible materials in 2009 and 2011, these were either found to have no merit or were outside of the fire department's jurisdiction. A complaint about unauthorized gas heater installation in 2000 was resolved in 2001.

Recent 311 calls related to the property primarily concern street cleaning and parking issues in the vicinity, with no direct connection to the building's conditions. The property's maintenance record shows regular upkeep and modernization efforts, with all recent building permits showing completed work, though a July 2023 permit for exterior wall painting and repairs was withdrawn prior to completion. The building has had two plumbing and electrical permit projects completed in 2021, including the addition of washer/dryer facilities in Unit 2. While there have been multiple street cleaning and parking enforcement calls recorded between 2022 and 2025, these appear to be general neighborhood issues rather than building-specific problems, with most cases being resolved swiftly.

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Risk rating

How 3738-3740 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

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
99thpercentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 6 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
96%
No DBI
violation
4%
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.

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 4%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3738-3740 Judah St event timeline

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2023
Building Permit Aug 28
Painting, repair, replace exterior side walls. side, back, and front.
$35,000 · Complete
Building PermitJul 14
Painting and repair of exterior walls siding side back and front

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