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3921-3925 19Th St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3601074 3 units · 3 fl · 1911

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
13
FewerMore

This building has 13 novs (7y), above the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3921-3925 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 1911
2 or more units
3 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 1911
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1911
Total area1,712 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3601074
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Sideman & Bancroft Llc/attn One Embarcadero Center 22Nd San Francisco CA 94111
Last sale
August 07, 2014

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3925 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3923 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3921 19th St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The 3-unit residential building at 3921-3925 19th Street in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood is a 3-story flats and duplex structure built in 1911. The property has undergone several significant renovation attempts over the years, including multiple cancelled permits for kitchen and bathroom remodels in 2016 (estimated cost $20,000) and a proposed new garage construction in 2015. However, successful improvements were completed, including a comprehensive electrical upgrade in 2004 involving 18 circuits and multiple fixtures, bathroom and kitchen remodels, and the replacement of dry rot-affected exterior elements. A plumbing upgrade in March 2018 addressed the main sewer line to house trap.

The building experienced some safety and compliance issues in 2006, including missing fire extinguishers and light switch cover plates, which were resolved by March 2007. A complaint regarding working hours during construction was filed in 2004, though it was marked inactive in 2012. More recently, the property has faced recurring maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding graffiti, debris, and waste issues, particularly between May and October 2024. A significant planning proposal from 2024 sought to create three new parking spaces through excavation at sidewalk level with a detached garage, though this appears to have closed with CEQA clearance. The building's most recent major infrastructure work was the complete sewer line replacement in 2018, suggesting some attention to essential systems maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 3921-3925 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
23rdpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 984 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
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 41%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3921-3925 19Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Aug 01
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311 RequestMay 27
Parking on sidewalk

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