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3956-3958 19Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3584028 2 units · 2 fl · 1902

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 3956-3958 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 1902
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 built1902
Total area2,441 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3584028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Steve Clark Hall Living Tru
Mailing address
Steve Clark Hall Trustee 3958 19Th St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
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3956 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3958 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 3956-3958 19th Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. Built in 1902 and currently owned by Steve Clark Hall Living Trust, this flats/duplex building has undergone several significant improvements over the years. Most recently, in September 2020, the building received a $14,000 re-roofing project. A notable structural improvement was completed in 2007, when voluntary strengthening work was performed to add anchor bolts and plywood at the lowest story, demonstrating a commitment to seismic safety. In 2005, substantial work was done to cover the existing rear yard garden retaining wall with reinforced shotcrete, costing over $42,000.

The building's maintenance history includes the installation of two fireplaces and two boilers in 2001-2003, along with associated electrical work for additional outlets and equipment. In 2015, there was a housing inspection report related to lead paint without proper containment, though this complaint is currently listed as not active. The property has experienced several infrastructure-related issues in recent years, particularly concerning trees and sidewalk conditions. From 2021-2022, there were multiple reports of tree root damage to the sidewalk, though one incident was resolved with documented sidewalk damage. A collapsed sidewalk issue was recorded and resolved in early 2021. While there have been various parking and street maintenance calls to 311 services in the vicinity, these are typical urban issues not directly related to the building's condition.

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Risk rating

How 3956-3958 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
67th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 422 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

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

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 83.6%
Moderate concern 9.4%
Severe concern 7.0%
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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3956-3958 19Th St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Jul 15
Abandoned vehicle
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