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359-361 Hearst Ave

Sunnyside, SF 94112 3120040 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Sunnyside
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 359-361 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 1900
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,100 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3120040
Ownership

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

Owner name
Huang Xiao Mei
Mailing address
28 Willits St Daly City CA 94014
Last sale
072617

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361 Hearst Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
359 Hearst Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The property at 359-361 Hearst Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Huang Xiao Mei. The building has experienced several significant events, most notably a fire incident in 2014 that required substantial repairs including work on the rear roof over the bathroom and replacement of egress stairs from the first to third floors, with these repairs costing $30,000. Additional improvements include an electrical service upgrade from 60 to 200 amps completed in 2021, and bathroom renovations on the second floor in 2014 that involved plumbing and electrical work.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to safety concerns, including the replacement of demolished rear stairs in 1990 following a notice of violation. However, there were notable fire safety issues in 2007 when the property received three fire violations related to combustible vegetation, combustible storage, and improper placement of combustibles near a heater, though these were subsequently closed. More recently, the property has generated multiple 311 calls between October 2024 and January 2025, primarily related to parking issues including reports of abandoned vehicles and illegal parking, as well as some construction noise complaints that were transferred for further tracking. While these recent complaints do not directly pertain to building safety, they may impact resident quality of life.

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Risk rating

How 359-361 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

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
47th percentile

Out of 129 buildings in this neighborhood, 68 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 71.3%
Moderate concern 16.9%
Severe concern 11.8%
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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359-361 Hearst Ave event timeline

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

2021
Electrical Permit Aug 23
Upgrade existing 60 amp service to 200 amps
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