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3518 Moraga St

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 1902003E 2 units · 1 fl · 1940

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 3518 Moraga 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 1940
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 1940
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
Floors1
Year built1940
Total area1,725 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1902003E
Ownership

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

Mailing address
3518 Moraga St San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
March 01, 1990

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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 3518 Moraga Street in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood has undergone several significant events since its construction in 1940. The most recent and concerning issues, dating from late 2024, involve multiple infrastructure problems including a collapsed sidewalk, curb defects, and a water leak related to a fire hydrant – with two sidewalk defect reports remaining open as of January 2025. The property has a documented history of fire-related incidents, including two building fires (one categorized as unintentional), cooking-related incidents, and co-related safety checks, though notably, there have been no reported civilian injuries. A carbon monoxide detector was activated without any confirmed CO presence in one instance.

Earlier modifications to the property include a completed building permit from 1990 for the installation of a family room and bathroom on the ground floor. The building's recent history shows some maintenance issues being addressed, as evidenced by the resolution of multiple garbage and debris complaints. There has been one unrelated fire complaint from 2010 that was determined to have no merit. The surrounding area has experienced tenant buyouts in nearby buildings (at 1735 41st Avenue, 1770 41st Avenue, 1662 40th Avenue, 1838 42nd Avenue, and 1782 42nd Avenue) between 2020 and 2022, with buyout amounts ranging from $16,000 to $60,000 for various numbers of tenants, suggesting significant residential turnover and redevelopment activity in the immediate vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 3518 Moraga 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
52ndpercentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 303 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
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 20%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3518 Moraga St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Oct 28
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestAug 24
Parking on sidewalk

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