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34-36 Walter St

Duboce Triangle, SF 94114 3538063 3 units · 4 fl · 1906

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 34-36 Walter 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 1906
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors4
Year built1906
Total area4,102 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3538063
Ownership

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

Owner name
Huang Eric
Mailing address
1008 Crestview Dr Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
091119

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34 Walter St, San Francisco, CA 94114
36 Walter St, San Francisco, CA 94114
34 A Walter St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The four-story multi-family residential building at 34-36 Walter Street, owned by Eric Huang, was constructed in 1906 and contains three units. The property has undergone significant changes and improvements over the past several years, particularly following a serious fire incident in April 2014 that impacted multiple floors. In 2018-2019, major building-wide improvements were implemented, including the installation of a new fire sprinkler system with 68 heads, a comprehensive fire alarm monitoring system, seismic upgrades, and the transformation of interior spaces including bathroom and bedroom additions on the fourth floor. The building's heating systems were substantially upgraded with the installation of tankless water heaters, radiant floor heating, and kitchen and bathroom remodels across all units.

The property has a documented history of violations and complaints, primarily from 2011-2012, including issues with stairs, heating systems, and structural maintenance. These violations were subsequently addressed, though there was a notable period of non-compliance that culminated in a final warning letter in May 2019. Of particular concern was a July 2012 routine safety inspection that identified multiple violations, including problems with fire safety equipment, wood stairs, and weather-exposed structural areas. The building underwent significant remediation work following these violations, including the conversion of wood stairs to metal spiral stairs in 2019, to address safety concerns. While there have been various complaints regarding heating issues, safety violations, and maintenance problems in the past, most of these have been resolved through subsequent permits and improvements. The most recent construction work included several noise complaints in early 2022 and ongoing parking enforcement issues outside the building, though these are not directly related to building safety or habitability. The property has also experienced three documented cooking-related fire incidents, though none resulted in civilian injuries.

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Risk rating

How 34-36 Walter 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
53th percentile

Out of 287 buildings in this neighborhood, 135 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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 46.7%
Moderate concern 21.8%
Severe concern 31.5%
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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34-36 Walter St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Aug 18
Parking on sidewalk
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