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37 States St

Corona Heights, SF 94114 2623086 34 units · 4 fl · 1961

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Corona Heights
Above average
avg 1.2
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Corona Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 37 States 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 1961
2 or more units
34 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units34
Floors4
Year built1961
Total area22,708 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2623086
Ownership

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

Owner name
Pao-Teh Property Inc
Mailing address
Gaetani Realty Inc 4444 Geary Blvd Ste 105 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
101695

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Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The 34-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 37 States Street in Corona Heights, owned by Pao-teh Property Inc, has undergone several significant repairs and improvements since its construction in 1961. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 at a cost of $225,000, bringing it into compliance with San Francisco building safety requirements. Recent maintenance work includes ongoing repairs in Unit 12 as of October 2024, addressing dryrot issues in the bathroom with associated plumbing and electrical updates, while a 2017 project addressed multiple violations including window replacements, siding repairs, and guardrailing updates.

The building has faced recurring maintenance challenges, particularly regarding windows, water damage, and safety systems. A series of violations between 2016-2023 highlight concerns including lead paint hazards, window conditions, and various fire safety equipment issues such as alarm systems and fire escapes. Recent complaints from 2022-2023 indicate ongoing concerns with moisture and mold issues, particularly around windows and in bathrooms. There are also some outstanding violations related to sleeping area requirements and egress obstructions as of 2023-2024. The property has undergone various infrastructure upgrades, including electrical system improvements and plumbing work, such as the installation of deck/floor drains in 2018 and multiple window replacements to address violations.

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Risk rating

How 37 States 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
1th percentile

Out of 348 buildings in this neighborhood, 345 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
15%
No DBI
violation
85%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 15.6%
Moderate concern 56.6%
Severe concern 27.8%
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

37 States St event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint May 02
Bath room floor is very soft and shower is leaking. carpet in the living room coming off the floor and is a tripping hazard
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