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3835 19Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3600068 17 units · 3 fl · 1960

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
At or below average
avg 1.4
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3835 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 1960
2 or more units
17 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 1960
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
Units17
Floors3
Year built1960
Total area14,283 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3600068
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Johnston Kinney Zulaica Llp 101 Montgomery St Ste 1600 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
August 04, 2016

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Initial analysis

The 17-unit apartment building at 3835 19th Street, owned by the Iveli Thomas Estate, has a significant history of maintenance issues and safety concerns since its construction in 1960. Most notably, there have been recurring water intrusion and mold problems, with a January 2023 complaint documenting ongoing leaks affecting units 101, 201, and 301, and reporting significant resident hardships including prolonged periods without carpeting. The building experienced substantial renovations and repairs between 2015-2021, including emergency responses to fire damage (2015), multiple water damage incidents (2015-2016), and various unit improvements such as furnace replacements and bathroom/kitchen remodels. Recent building permit activity shows efforts to improve the property, including a 2021 fence repair and a proposed addition of three ADUs (under review).

The property has faced several regulatory challenges, with multiple building code violations and complaints since 2010. Recent fire safety violations (December 2023) regarding sleeping area requirements remain open, and the building has a history of fire safety concerns including blocked exits, sprinkler system issues, and alarm system problems (2016). Security has been an ongoing concern, with violations related to door locks and gates (2016), though many historical violations from 2002-2016 have been resolved. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to infrastructure, including reroofing (2015), concrete step repairs (2016), and HVAC system upgrades, though the frequency of water damage-related repairs suggests persistent moisture management challenges. Recent planning activity indicates interest in increasing the building's density through additional dwelling units, with a current proposal under review for adding three ADUs.

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Risk rating

How 3835 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
3rdpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1240 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
24%
No DBI
violation
76%
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
High failure risk 76%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3835 19Th St event timeline

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2025
Planning Record May 15
Public Record Request - 3835 19th
Closed - Informational
Planning RecordApr 29
ZONING LETTER

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