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2385 40Th Ave

Outer Parkside, SF 94116 2369009A 4 units · 2 fl · 1953

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 Parkside
At or below average
avg 1.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Parkside average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2385 40Th 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 1953
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1953
Total area2,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2369009A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fong Frank N&Susanna Truste
Mailing address
245 Sheffield Rd Alameda CA 94502
Last sale
060806

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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 2385 40th Avenue, located in San Francisco's Outer Parkside neighborhood, was constructed in 1953 and is currently owned by the Fong Frank N & Susanna Truste. The building has undergone several maintenance and compliance improvements over its history, including a vinyl siding installation in 1991, front dry rot repairs in 1985, and a code compliance project in 1984. A significant cluster of building violations was documented in November 2001, including issues with fire escape ladder maintenance and exterior gate self-closing devices, though these violations were promptly resolved by January 2002. Additionally, there was a brief investigation into an illegally constructed unit in November 2001, which was abated within six days.

The property is currently facing multiple cleanliness challenges in its immediate vicinity, with eight recent 311 calls between January 1 and January 14, 2025, predominantly related to garbage and debris issues, including reports of human waste. While these external cleanliness issues do not directly reflect on the building's internal condition, they may impact resident access and the immediate neighborhood environment. The most recent building-related permits and violations on record are now quite dated, with the last known building improvements occurring over three decades ago, in 1991.

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Risk rating

How 2385 40Th 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
39th percentile

Out of 207 buildings in this neighborhood, 126 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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.

Number of units

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

Neighborhood location

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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 40.3%
Moderate concern 22.5%
Severe concern 37.2%
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

2385 40Th Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Dec 15
Sidewalk defect
lifted sidewalk tree roots
Building PermitAug 15
Reroofing: complete tear-off & reroof. 20,000 sq ft modified bitumen material. hot works

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