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3822 19Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3585087 12 units · 3 fl · 1965

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
Above average
avg 1.3
13
FewerMore

This building has 13 novs (7y), above the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3822 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 1965
2 or more units
12 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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1965
Total area12,120 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3585087
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ferrigno Family Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Christopher & Virginia Ferr 1010 Dolores St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
070299

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story apartment building at 3822 19th Street, owned by the Ferrigno Family Living Trust, has undergone significant renovations and faced multiple maintenance challenges since its construction in 1965. Most recently, in early 2024, the building initiated a $23,000 fire safety upgrade to replace existing bells with new horn/strobes and install new pull stations throughout the building. In 2023, the building addressed window replacements in units 6 and 10, installed between $54,800 and $120,000 in unit renovations, and completed various fire safety system updates. A major soft-story retrofit was successfully completed in 2017, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Previous years saw substantial improvements including roof replacement in 2013, comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels in units 1 and 5, and window replacements.

The building has experienced several concerning incidents, particularly in 2023, when multiple complaints were filed regarding water damage, pest infestation, and general maintenance issues. These complaints, along with historical records from 1995-2002 showing problems such as leaks, plumbing issues, and maintenance concerns, suggest periodic challenges with building upkeep. Fire safety compliance has been a recurring focus, with multiple violations and complaints related to alarm systems, exit corridors, and fire escape maintenance documented between 2005-2022, though these issues were generally corrected promptly. Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily relate to street parking and sidewalk maintenance rather than building-specific issues, indicating external rather than internal problems. The property has undergone numerous upgrades and repairs over the years, including two shower pan installations and comprehensive electrical system updates, showing ongoing investment in building maintenance and safety improvements.

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Risk rating

How 3822 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
3th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1240 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
23%
No DBI
violation
77%
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 units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 16.0%
Moderate concern 50.3%
Severe concern 33.7%
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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The story over time

3822 19Th St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Feb 06
Online electrical permit: 1 of buildings with more than 12 dwelling units and non-residential occupany - building up to 3 floors.
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