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1801 38Th Ave

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 2075001 4 units · 3 fl · 1957

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Outer Sunset — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.8
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Outer Sunset average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1801 38Th 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 1957
2 or more units
4 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 1957
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1957
Total area3,589 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2075001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
115 Linhares Ln Alamo CA 94507
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 1801 38th Avenue in the Outer Sunset neighborhood, owned by Anelli Properties LLC, was constructed in 1957 and contains four apartment units. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements over its lifetime, with the most recent major work being a completed reroofing project in 2019 costing $6,700. Previously, there was a dry rot repair at the east upper wall completed in 1997, and two furnace replacements conducted in 2016, though those permits are now expired. Historical improvements include the installation of six aluminum windows in 1983 and an earlier reroofing project from 1995.

The building experienced a cluster of safety violations in September 2002, all of which were resolved by October 22, 2002. These included issues with fire safety equipment (fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and fire escape ladder maintenance), gas meter instructions, and general safety notices. A recent routine inspection was conducted in June 2023 and was still under review as of July 2024. The property has also seen various maintenance and safety-related permits over the years, including multiple fire safety inspections and corrections between 2019-2022 regarding emergency lighting, fire extinguisher maintenance, and door self-closers at the neighboring 2001-2155 37th Avenue address. While there have been some recent 311 calls regarding the property's immediate vicinity in January 2025 (including sewage backup, garbage issues, and street defects), these primarily relate to public infrastructure rather than the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 1801 38Th 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

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
15thpercentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 537 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
47%
No DBI
violation
53%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Number of units

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 53%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1801 38Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint May 26
Mergency public health complaint: executive summaryproperty location: 1801 38th avenue, unit #4, san francisco, ca 94122related actions: connected to department of building inspection (dbi) complaint no. 202655921 (notices of violation issued may 13, 2026).the complainant requests an immediate emergency interior inspection of unit #4 to address severe, un-remediated inhalation hazards and toxic cross-contamination venting directly into the residential breathing zone.following an indoor structural wall demolition and asbestos abatement on february 16, 2026, management left raw structural cavities open and unventilated behind failing plastic containment barriers for weeks, creating a severe greenhouse effect that accelerated biological mold spore growth. this environmental contamination was compounded by an illegal lead paint disturbance in the lower communal areas and a major lower-level utility infrastructure breach that acts as a vacuum chimney, drawing ascending refuse fumes, t
Housing Inspection Services
311 RequestMay 22
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