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4036-4038 19Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3583021 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 Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
At or below average
avg 1.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4036-4038 19Th 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
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,120 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3583021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Callan John
Mailing address
Michael Callan 1816 Mulberry Dr San Mateo CA 94403
Last sale
060404

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4038 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
4036 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 4036-4038 19th Street, owned by John Callan, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900, located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past few decades, with the most substantial work occurring in 2002-2003, including a $30,000 voluntary strengthening of the rear deck with steel framing and new beams, and a comprehensive kitchen renovation costing $18,000 that involved new custom cabinets, lighting fixtures, appliances, French doors, and wood floor refinishing, along with associated electrical upgrades for wiring, lighting, and receptacles. Earlier improvements include window upgrades with aluminum installations in 1987, facade restoration with gripable rails addition in 1994, and reroofing work, though the latter two permits expired without confirmation of completion.

The building's maintenance and safety record shows attention to structural improvements, particularly the rear deck reinforcement, which enhances safety for residents. The property has been subject to typical urban challenges in the area, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2012 and 2023, primarily related to street cleaning issues, some reports of excessive noise, and instances of graffiti. The most recent incidents include a parking enforcement call in 2023, a Rent Board service request in 2022, and various street cleaning matters between 2018 and 2020. While these external issues are not directly related to the building's condition, they reflect the urban environment surrounding the property. The most recent documented permit activity was a street space permit issued in 2016, indicating continued engagement with city services.

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Risk rating

How 4036-4038 19Th 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
59th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 524 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 65.8%
Moderate concern 15.2%
Severe concern 19.0%
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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4036-4038 19Th St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Jul 08
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
$38,800 · Complete

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