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3250 Market St

Corona Heights, SF 94114 2704036 5 units · 3 fl · 1959

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Corona Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.3
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Corona Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3250 Market 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 1959
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1959
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units5
Floors3
Year built1959
Total area3,644 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2704036
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Herbert Y T Chang 162 Beaumont Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
August 09, 1996

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Initial analysis

The three-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 3250 Market Street in Corona Heights, owned by the Chang Family Trust The and constructed in 1959, has undergone several significant renovations and faced various maintenance challenges over the years. The most recent concerning issue was reported in April 2024, when a tenant reported a hazardous condition involving a rotting deck that was deemed unusable. Between 2000-2001, the building experienced multiple water-related problems, including documented water damage and high humidity issues along with moisture-related violations in 2000, and extensive water damage in Unit #1 with leaks originating from Unit #3. The property has a history of fire safety concerns, as evidenced by a 2011 violation regarding combustible storage and fire proofing requirements, though all these violations were ultimately abated.

The building underwent significant improvements in the late 1990s, including a vertical addition completed in 1998 and conversions of storage to living space. Earlier maintenance issues included termite repairs completed in 1990. More recent history shows recurrent external maintenance challenges, particularly regarding graffiti and sidewalk cleanliness, with multiple 311 calls between 2021-2025 related to these issues. While many past violations and complaints have been resolved, the most recent structural concern regarding the deck suggests ongoing maintenance needs. The building's permit history indicates various renovation attempts, with some permits expiring without completion, including a 2000 permit related to fire escape work that is particularly notable given the building's later fire safety violations.

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Risk rating

How 3250 Market 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
9thpercentile

Out of 348 buildings in this neighborhood, 317 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
52%
No DBI
violation
48%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 48%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

3250 Market St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jan 26
Date last observed: 26-jan-26; time last observed: 8:00am; identity of person performing the work: vesta asset management; unit: 1; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion; mold; work w/o permit; ; additional information: ongoing issues w/ water intrusion resulting in mold growth. property management refuses to conduct appropriate testing;
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DBI ComplaintJan 26
Date last observed: 26-jan-26; time last observed: 8:00am; identity of person performing the work: vesta asset management; unit: 1; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling water intrusion; mold; work w/o permit; ; additional information: ongoing issues w/ water intrusion resulting in mold growth. property management refuses to conduct appropriate testing;

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