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3950-3952 Ortega St

Outer Sunset, SF 94122 2083019 7 units · 3 fl · 1925

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over 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
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Outer Sunset average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3950-3952 Ortega 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 1925
2 or more units
7 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 1925
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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area4,398 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2083019
Ownership

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

Mailing address
39 Sea Cliff Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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3952 Ortega St, San Francisco, CA 94122
3950 Ortega St, San Francisco, CA 94122
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Initial analysis

The 7-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 3950-3952 Ortega Street in San Francisco's Outer Sunset neighborhood was constructed in 1925 and is currently owned by Quan M Ming & Stella K Trust. The property has experienced several significant maintenance and structural issues over its history, with the most recent being reported structural damage in September 2022, including wall and ceiling cracks, bubbling and peeling paint, and water damage. This investigation, conducted by both Housing Inspection Services and Building Inspection Division, was marked as Not Active in September 2023. In 2004, the building underwent a series of building violations, all of which were abated by February 2005, including problems with fire safety systems, inadequate lighting in public areas, and various maintenance issues. Earlier complaints from 2001-2002 documented water damage, heating problems, and electrical issues, while a 1996 permit noted minor dry rot repairs in the entrance foyer.

The most recent building improvement on record is from July 2020, when three garage doors were replaced at a cost of $3,000. The property has generated multiple 311 calls in recent months (January 2025), primarily regarding noise and sidewalk access issues, though these are not necessarily indicative of building condition problems. Historical records show a consistent pattern of maintenance issues requiring attention, particularly evident during the 2004 violation period when multiple safety concerns were documented, including problems with fire escapes, sprinklers, and emergency systems. The building's documented history suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, though many past violations have been resolved through proper remediation. Recent structural concerns from 2022-2023 may warrant attention, though these are the most significant reported issues in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 3950-3952 Ortega 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
4thpercentile

Out of 632 buildings in this neighborhood, 607 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
25%
No DBI
violation
75%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 75%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3950-3952 Ortega St event timeline

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2025
Planning Record Apr 18
Build additional fence between the apartment building and the residence building Duplicate complaint see record no. 2025-003180ENF
Closed - Cancelled
DBI ComplaintApr 17
Work without permit. build additional to the side space between apartment and the residence space.

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