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353 Rivera St

Golden Gate Heights, SF 94116 2336026 3 units · 2 fl · 1926

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Golden Gate Heights
Above average
avg 1.0
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Golden Gate Heights average of 1.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 353 Rivera 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 1926
2 or more units
3 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1926
Total area2,073 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2336026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hepburn Ellen R
Mailing address
353 Rivera St San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The property at 353 Rivera Street is a 2-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1926, currently owned by Ellen R. Hepburn. The building has experienced significant maintenance and safety compliance issues, particularly during 2019 when multiple violations were documented under complaint 201921282.

These violations, which remain active as of October 2023, include problems with fire safety equipment, electrical systems, and lead paint hazards, among others. The building's history shows a pattern of safety-related concerns, including broken windows, missing fire extinguishers, and incomplete smoke detector installations. In March 2022, a permit was issued to address some of these violations by repairing fireproofing in the ground floor common areas, though many violations from 2019 remain unresolved. More recent history shows ongoing maintenance challenges, with multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding street cleaning, graffiti, and parking issues near the property.

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Risk rating

How 353 Rivera 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

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
25th percentile

Out of 32 buildings in this neighborhood, 24 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

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 severity forecast
No violation 60.8%
Moderate concern 29.0%
Severe concern 10.2%
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

353 Rivera St event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Apr 23 Serious
A section of a stone/concrete retaining wall at the corner of the lot adjacent to the sidewalk was collapsed onto the sidewalk creating a potentially unsafe condition. code/section: sfbc 102a monthly monitoring fee applies. code/section: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k
311 & DBI ComplaintApr 23
Garbage and debris

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