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3995 19Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3601061 9 units · 2 fl · 1915

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

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
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3995 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 1915
2 or more units
9 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.

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 1915
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
Units9
Floors2
Year built1915
Total area5,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3601061
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Brotsky Louise C Ttee 1713 Sanchez St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
November 22, 1994

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Initial analysis

The two-story, nine-unit multi-family residential building at 3995 19th Street, owned by Louise Constance Brotsky Re, was constructed in 1915 and has undergone numerous significant improvements over the past decades. The most critical recent work involved a completed soft-story retrofit in 2016 (Tier 3), bringing the building into compliance with seismic safety requirements. Recent maintenance includes a 2022 hot water boiler replacement, and significant unit improvements were completed between 2015-2016, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in multiple units, window replacements, and electrical upgrades. The building's infrastructure has seen substantial investment, including a solar thermal system installation in 2011, reroofing projects in 2011 and 1990, and main water line work in 2009.

The building experienced several regulatory and maintenance challenges, most notably in 2023 with a general maintenance complaint that included concerns about lead-based paint, window sash repairs, and general painting issues, though these were abated by October 2023. Historical violations from 2002 were promptly addressed, including repairs to handrails, egress obstructions, fire proofing, and security requirements. The property has maintained a consistent record of responding to fire alarm system malfunctions, which has been a recurring issue since 2005, though no injuries or significant incidents have occurred. The building has undergone regular maintenance and improvements as evidenced by numerous completed building, plumbing, and electrical permits, though there have been occasional instances of work being performed without proper permits, such as the 2005 window replacement complaint. The property's recent history shows active management with regular maintenance and compliance with major safety requirements, though some exterior issues have been noted through recent 311 calls regarding illegal postings and street cleaning matters.

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Risk rating

How 3995 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
15thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1086 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

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Predicted 12-month outcome
50%
No DBI
violation
50%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 50%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3995 19Th St event timeline

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311 Request May 27
Parking on sidewalk
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311 RequestJan 10
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