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1405 37Th Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1816001A 2 units · 2 fl · 1950

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Sunset average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1405 37Th 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 1950
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 built1950
Total area2,420 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1816001A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ho Karen K F & Liu Kwok
Mailing address
1759 23rd Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
041498

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Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1405 37th Avenue in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood, owned by Ho Karen K F & Liu Kwok, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1950. The building has experienced some significant recent events, most notably in September 2023 when a vehicle collided with the building, causing damage to the garage door, 4x4 post, and siding on the north side of the garage. This incident was officially documented as a violation and led to a repair permit issued in October 2023, costing $9,000 to address the damage to stucco, siding, and wooden members, as well as replace the garage door. The building's permit history shows several renovation projects over the years, including re-roofing work and basement sheetrock installation completed in 1989, and stair assembly repairs attempted (though the permit expired) in 1983.

The property has experienced recurring issues with parking violations in the vicinity, particularly regarding vehicles parking on sidewalks, with multiple enforcement actions taken between 2019 and 2023. These external parking-related incidents, while not directly impacting building safety, suggest ongoing challenges with parking management in the area. The most recent parking enforcement actions occurred in March 2023, with citations issued for sidewalk parking violations. Between 2019 and 2020, there were several documented instances of parking violations, with some cases resolved through citations and others requiring officer responses without validated violations. While these parking issues are not directly related to the building's condition or safety, they may impact resident convenience and access to the property.

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Risk rating

How 1405 37Th 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
73th percentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 171 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

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

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 75.0%
Moderate concern 21.4%
Severe concern 3.6%
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

1405 37Th Ave event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Oct 02
Repair damage to north side of garage. remove and replace approx 20 sq ft of stucco and siding and replace any damgaed wood members. replace existing garage door.
$9,000 · Complete
Building Violation (NOV)Sep 20
Observed car ran into building - car damaged garage door, damaged 4x4 post and siding at north of garage opening. code/section: sfbc 102a monthly monitoring fee applies. code/section: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k

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