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29-35 Belcher St

Duboce Triangle, SF 94114 3537081 4 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 Duboce Triangle
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Duboce Triangle average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 29-35 Belcher 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 1900
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area4,224 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3537081
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chin Family Trust
Mailing address
David J & Carrie A Chin, Tr 2520 16Th Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
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Included addresses

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29 Belcher St, San Francisco, CA 94114
31 Belcher St, San Francisco, CA 94114
33 Belcher St, San Francisco, CA 94114
35 Belcher St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 29-35 Belcher Street in Duboce Triangle, owned by Chin Family Trust, was constructed in 1900 and has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects, particularly in the early 2000s. In 2002, the building faced multiple violations requiring attention to various safety and maintenance issues, including repairs to stairs, security improvements, glass window replacement, and lead paint hazard mitigation, all of which were subsequently addressed by May 2004. During this period, substantial work was completed on both the front and rear stairs/decks, with a $60,000 project in 2003 replacing the front deck and stairs, and a $3,000 repair project in 2002 addressing dry rot damage in the rear stair/landing.

The building has undergone regular housing inspections in 2010 and 2014, all of which were closed without any noted ongoing issues. More recent activities at the property, while not directly related to building conditions, include several parking enforcement calls in 2023-2025 regarding vehicles blocking driveways and sidewalks. Recent environmental concerns in the vicinity include reports of garbage, debris, and encampments on the street, particularly during 2024, though these issues were promptly addressed by city services. The most recent building-related permits from 2018 were for street space usage, suggesting minimal recent structural changes or major maintenance work.

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Risk rating

How 29-35 Belcher 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
50th percentile

Out of 287 buildings in this neighborhood, 144 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

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 severity forecast
No violation 67.8%
Moderate concern 17.9%
Severe concern 14.3%
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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29-35 Belcher St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jan 25
311 service request
Encampment

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