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3841 19Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3600067 4 units · 2 fl · 1925

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3841 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 1925
2 or more units
4 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.

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 1925
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area5,174 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3600067
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
3841 19th St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
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Initial analysis

This two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located at 3841 19th Street in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood was constructed in 1925 and has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past two decades. Most recently, in 2022, there were concerns about missing bannisters at the building entrance, which prompted repairs to railing on stairs. A recurring pattern of stair-related safety issues is evident, with similar violations occurring in 2002 and 2021 regarding guardrails and stair landing safety that required repairs and a violation compliance fee. The building has undergone necessary infrastructure updates, including plumbing work in 2021-2022 to replace a broken house trap and sewer lines, electrical corrections in 2013 to address safety issues with polarity and ungrounded outlets, and a complete reroofing in 2003 costing $8,375.

The property has faced multiple building code violations and complaints over the years, particularly in 2002 when several fire safety and security issues were identified, including problems with fire escape ladders, fire extinguisher maintenance, and egress obstructions. More recent issues include a 2013 complaint about a debris-filled crawl space presenting a potential fire hazard, and three separate complaints in 2013 regarding unit-specific problems including broken windows, unsanitary conditions, and electrical issues. While many of these violations have been resolved through proper repairs and upgrades, as evidenced by the completion of various building permits, the building continues to generate regular maintenance requests, as shown by multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 primarily related to noise from garbage collection services. The property has also undergone routine inspections and addressed violations through appropriate permits, suggesting ongoing compliance with safety requirements, though some concerns have required multiple interventions over time.

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Risk rating

How 3841 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

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
7thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1189 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
35%
No DBI
violation
65%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 65%
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

3841 19Th St event timeline

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

2022
Building Permit Apr 22
To comply with notice of violation 202181529. railing on landing of stairs. repair in kind.
$600 · Complete
DBI ComplaintMar 15
Date last observed: 14-mar-22; time last observed: 9am; identity of person performing the work: na; floor: ground ; unit: outside ; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling stairway safety; structural problems; other building; ; additional information: missing bannister outside of building entrance. hazard of falling ;

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