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3601-3603 Wawona St

Outer Parkside, SF 94116 2516011 2 units · 2 fl · 1996

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 3601-3603 Wawona 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 1996
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1996
Total area2,790 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2516011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Berman Max & Svetlana
Mailing address
3601 - 3603 Wawona St San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
062397

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3603 Wawona St, San Francisco, CA 94116
3601 Wawona St, San Francisco, CA 94116
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 3601-3603 Wawona Street, owned by Max & Svetlana Berman, was constructed in 1996 and spans two stories. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects, most notably a 2016 exterior upgrade involving window replacements and stucco work totaling $13,000. Recent fire safety inspections have revealed ongoing concerns, with multiple violations recorded in 2024, including issues with the emergency radio communications system (ERRCS) as of November 2024, and previous problems in 2024 with sprinkler systems and alarm systems that were eventually corrected. The building has experienced three gas-related incidents, multiple alarm system activations (none resulting in fires), and a water problem, though none of these incidents resulted in civilian injuries.

The property is currently facing some environmental and infrastructure challenges, with open 311 calls from early 2025 reporting collapsed sidewalks and ongoing issues with garbage and debris on nearby streets. There have been several complaints regarding Muni service in late 2024, though most were resolved without further action. The building's history shows a pattern of fire safety inspections and corrections between 2013-2024, with violations related to alarm systems, sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, and street numbering noted in various years. Historical records show no merit to complaints regarding blocked exits in 2019, and the property underwent standard construction permitting processes in 1995-1996 when the two-unit structure was originally built, with permits totaling $210,000.

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Risk rating

How 3601-3603 Wawona 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
78th percentile

Out of 207 buildings in this neighborhood, 46 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 69.1%
Moderate concern 13.0%
Severe concern 17.9%
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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3601-3603 Wawona St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 21
Garbage and debris
mattress
311 RequestMay 20
Garbage and debris

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