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358 Hearst Ave

Sunnyside, SF 94112 3117020 2 units · 2 fl · 1914

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Sunnyside — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Sunnyside average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 358 Hearst Ave 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 1914
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 1914
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1914
Total area2,735 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3117020
Ownership

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

Mailing address
358 Hearst Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
June 28, 2013

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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 358 Hearst Ave in Sunnyside, owned by Kwok Truman Shan Wen, has undergone several significant renovations since its construction in 1914. Most notably, in 2022, a substantial $225,000 renovation was completed on both the second and third floors, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, addition of powder rooms, and reconfiguration of stairs, accompanied by electrical rewiring, plumbing updates for three bathrooms and two kitchens, and installation of two tankless water heaters. This comprehensive work was properly permitted and completed, demonstrating improved building maintenance.

The property has a history of addressing compliance issues, particularly in 2013 when a violation was filed regarding an illegal unit conversion at the ground floor, leading to enforcement actions that were resolved by August 2013 through the removal of a non-permitted kitchenette and restoration of original features. Earlier renovations include foundation work, stair replacements, and multiple electrical updates between 2001-2006, showing ongoing maintenance efforts. More recently, there have been several reports of driveway blocking incidents in 2024, with some resulting in citations, though most were either unresolved or invalid due to incomplete reporting information. A general building inspection request was filed in January 2024, and there were two illegal parking complaints in April 2024, suggesting continued monitoring of parking-related issues in the area.

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Risk rating

How 358 Hearst Ave'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
84thpercentile

Out of 129 buildings in this neighborhood, 21 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
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

358 Hearst Ave event timeline

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

2022
Plumbing Permit Jul 13
3 bathrooms, 2 kitchen, shower pan, underground work, 2 tankless water heater.
Complete
Plumbing PermitJul 13
2 new furnances.

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