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3801 Market St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 2777001 5 units · 4 fl · 1968

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 Noe Valley
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3801 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 1968
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.

Building characteristics
Units5
Floors4
Year built1968
Total area5,521 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2777001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lee/Wong Marital Trust
Mailing address
Lillie Wong, Trustee 664A Guerrero St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
062498

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AI summary

The four-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 3801 Market Street in Noe Valley, owned by the Lee/Wong Marital Trust, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1968. The property achieved seismic compliance with its Tier 3 soft-story retrofit completed in 2014 (cost: $45,000), and has since prioritized safety upgrades including a full fire alarm system upgrade in 2023 and 2024 (cost: $17,860). Recent electrical improvements include the replacement of a Federal Pacific panel in September 2023, with the panel relocated from the closet to an outside location for improved accessibility and safety. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to structural elements, including reroofing projects in 1991, 2006, and most recently 2022 (costs ranging from $9,000 to $10,000).

Historical records indicate two routine housing inspections, one in 2003 and another in 2012, which resulted in multiple violations primarily related to fire safety and interior maintenance, including issues with fire escape ladders, lead paint concerns, and security requirements. All these violations were subsequently addressed and abated. The building has maintained an active response to infrastructure needs, as evidenced by a 2023 water heater installation and various street space permits, though some earlier permits from 2002 for deck reconstruction and 1993 for door installation show as expired. Recent 311 calls related to the property have primarily concerned external issues not directly linked to the building's condition, such as sidewalk maintenance, parking violations, and street cleaning matters. The property's recent major system upgrades and timely maintenance responses indicate a proactive approach to building management, particularly in terms of safety and structural integrity.

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Risk rating

How 3801 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

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
52th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 902 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

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 65.6%
Moderate concern 20.3%
Severe concern 14.1%
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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3801 Market St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 13
Public works
bsm complaint

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