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36 Sharon St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3558045 6 units · 3 fl · 1965

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.4
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 36 Sharon 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 1965
2 or more units
6 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.

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 1965
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1965
Total area6,558 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3558045
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1890 40th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 36 Sharon Street building, a 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential structure built in 1965 and currently owned by Fishbone Partners LLC, has undergone significant electrical system upgrades in 2024, including the installation of a new 400-amp service with 7 meters and replacement of all 6 unit breaker panels. These improvements, along with a 1996 roofing project, represent the building's major maintenance activities over the past two decades. The property experienced a cluster of violations in September 2002 related to safety and building codes, including issues with fire escape maintenance, security features, and fire proofing materials, though all were successfully abated by June 2003. More recent inspections from 2023 and earlier complaints from 1996 raised various concerns about common areas, security, and parking, with most issues being promptly addressed.

The building's fire safety history shows several alarm system activations between 2016 and 2020, primarily due to malfunctions, though there was one documented contained cooking fire incident that resulted in no civilian injuries. The property has experienced multiple 311 calls between 2020 and 2024, primarily related to parking violations and street cleaning issues, though these are external to the building itself. While the building has had recurring fire alarm issues and some historical maintenance violations, the recent significant electrical upgrades and timely resolution of major violations suggest active management of the property's infrastructure and safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 36 Sharon 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

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
47thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 677 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
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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 size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 28%
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

36 Sharon St event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Sep 23
Change panel unit #6
Complete
Electrical PermitSep 23
Change panel unit 2

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