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3848-3850 Judah St

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1798027 3 units · 1 fl · 1941

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3848-3850 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 1941
2 or more units
3 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.

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 1941
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
Units3
Floors1
Year built1941
Total area2,645 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1798027
Ownership

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

Mailing address
3850 Judah St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale

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3850 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122
3848 Judah St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The property at 3848-3850 Judah Street is a multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood, constructed in 1941 and containing 3 units with a ground-level retail space. The building's maintenance and improvement history shows regular upkeep, with significant work including a 2019 accessibility upgrade to the business entrance, 2016 exterior stucco replacement, and a 2010 roof replacement costing $5,500. The commercial space underwent a conversion in 2011 from retail to a coffee/sandwich shop, which required comprehensive updates including plumbing, electrical work, and a Conditional Use authorization request that was approved.

The building has experienced minimal serious issues in recent years, with only one notable building complaint in 2011 regarding unpermitted interior work for a food facility, which was promptly abated. Historical complaints from 1995 reported missing smoke detectors and bathroom ventilation issues, but these were resolved within a week. Recent activity around the property primarily consists of several parking enforcement calls and cleaning requests, with the most recent maintenance issue being garbage and debris complaints in 2024 that were resolved. The property's permit history shows consistent regulatory compliance, with all major repairs and improvements properly permitted and completed, including electrical system upgrades and plumbing work associated with the commercial space modification.

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Risk rating

How 3848-3850 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
29thpercentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 449 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
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 39%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3848-3850 Judah St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Aug 21
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