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3488 22Nd St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94110 3618021 6 units · 2 fl · 1924

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 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 3488 22Nd 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 1924
2 or more units
6 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 1924
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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area5,160 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3618021
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Joel B & Donna M Schaffer 104 Fiesta Cr Orinda CA 94563
Last sale
October 02, 1998

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Initial analysis

The Schaffer Family Trust owns this two-story, 6-unit multi-family residential building located at 3488 22nd Street, which was built in 1924 in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements in recent years, most notably completing mandatory seismic retrofitting as a Tier 3 soft-story building in 2014-2015 with a cost of $65,000, followed by a comprehensive fire system upgrade in 2017 that included new control panels, detectors, and low-frequency sounders throughout all units. Recent substantial improvements include a $20,000 kitchen remodel in Unit 6 in 2019, and a complete electrical system upgrade in December 2022 where all units received new #6 wire feeders. The building has a history of routine inspections and prompt addressing of violations, with previous issues including a central alarm system repair (2004) and a steam boiler permit violation (2006), both of which were resolved. A complaints regarding heating issues in 2017 was recorded but marked as not active.

The property has experienced persistent street parking challenges most recently documented in 2024-2025, with multiple reports of vehicles blocking driveways leading to several citations being issued. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to safety systems, with a complete fire system replacement in 2017 to meet updated fire code requirements and various individual unit improvements such as the 2012 kitchen remodel in Unit 3. Structural and safety improvements have been systematically addressed, with particular attention paid to fire safety systems, electrical upgrades, and unit-specific renovations. The building's management has maintained compliance with safety regulations, as evidenced by the completion of seismic retrofitting and subsequent safety system upgrades, though there has been one recorded incident of heating system issues.

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Risk rating

How 3488 22Nd 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
25thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 958 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
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 40%
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

3488 22Nd St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 28
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 12
Blocking driveway cite only

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