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3606-3612 Taraval St

Outer Parkside, SF 94116 2375019 4 units · 2 fl · 1950

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

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 3606-3612 Taraval 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 1950
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 built1950
Total area4,193 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2375019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Choi Kyung Sik
Mailing address
3606 Taraval St San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
053018

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3608 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
3612 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
3610 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
3606 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
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Initial analysis

The property at 3606-3612 Taraval Street is a 2-story multi-family residential building with commercial space, constructed in 1950 and consisting of 4 units, currently owned by Choi Kyung Sik. The building has undergone significant modifications and improvements over the past decade, with the most notable changes including the conversion of ground-floor retail space to a bar (White Cap) and limited restaurant (Avenues SF) between 2015-2018, including façade upgrades and various mechanical, electrical, and plumbing improvements totaling over $100,000. Several historical issues have been documented, including unauthorized unit conversions, illegal construction, and multiple housing code violations in 2012-2014 regarding heating, ventilation, and safety systems, though these were generally resolved through proper permitting and repairs. Between 2015-2020, there were multiple instances of permit expirations and renewals, particularly concerning mechanical work and storage construction, culminating in the finalization of various building and mechanical permits in 2020.

More recent concerns include multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding parking violations and sidewalk access, though these are not directly related to building safety or habitability. The building has also experienced some fire safety issues, with violations noted in 2022 and 2014, though the 2022 violation was promptly addressed. The most recent inspections and complaints have been relatively minor, with one open 311 request from January 2025 regarding a damaged sewer vent cover. The property has maintained active compliance with most building codes since 2020, with no major habitability issues reported in recent years. The building's commercial spaces have undergone various transformations, with documented permit changes from personal service to retail and restaurant uses, and are subject to specific operating conditions regarding hours and performance.

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Risk rating

How 3606-3612 Taraval 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
14th percentile

Out of 207 buildings in this neighborhood, 178 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
39%
No DBI
violation
61%
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

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Number of units

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

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 44.2%
Moderate concern 26.3%
Severe concern 29.4%
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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3606-3612 Taraval St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Apr 10
Date last observed: 01-apr-26; time last observed: 10 am; floor: ground ; unit: avenues sf; exact location: main bldg; building type: commercial/business fire safety/fire escape; ; additional information: observed cooking eggs using cooking oil, pan, and induction stove under no type i exhaust hood system;
Building Inspection Division
DBI ComplaintApr 03
Date last observed: 01-apr-26; time last observed: 10:00 am; floor: ground lev; unit: avenues sf; exact location: main bldg; building type: commercial/business fire safety/fire escape; ; additional information: observed potentially cooking eggs and other foods using cooking pans, induction burners, and cooking oils without a type 1 exhaust hood. the potential food cooking was done in the back kitchen area, to the left of the facility. ;

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