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3546-3548 22Nd St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3619026 4 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 3546-3548 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 1900
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 1900
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 built1900
Total area3,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3619026
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1699 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
January 09, 2009

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Included addresses

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3548 22nd St, San Francisco, CA 94114
89 Chattanooga St, San Francisco, CA 94114
3546 22nd St, San Francisco, CA 94114
91 Chattanooga St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 3546-3548 22nd Street is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building with ground floor commercial space, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Farnsworth Richerson. The building has undergone numerous significant improvements and maintenance work over recent years, with particular attention paid to building safety and accessibility. Recent commercial tenant improvements completed in 2023 include the installation of shampoo chairs and laundry facilities in the commercial space, along with associated electrical and plumbing work. Between 2018 and 2021, major projects included the installation of a fire sprinkler system, renovation of exterior stairs for accessibility, dry rot repair, and various electrical upgrades including a new fire alarm system. The building underwent substantial ground floor unit improvements in 2018, including new fire safety systems, kitchen and bathroom installations, and comprehensive electrical rewiring.

The property has a history of infrastructure maintenance issues, particularly in the late 2000s, with several violations related to unauthorized sewer work and foundation work that blocked public pathways. These violations were ultimately abated by 2009. More recent complaints from 2019 raised concerns about exterior plumbing, electrical, and venting installations, though these issues were subsequently addressed and marked as inactive. The building's systems have generally been well-maintained, with documented improvements including furnace installations, bathroom renovations, and sewer lateral replacements. Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily relate to street-level maintenance issues such as garbage can overflow and cleaning needs, rather than building-specific concerns. The property's planning records show successful legalization of previously unpermitted units and improvements, including the establishment of a ground-floor commercial unit converted from office to personal service use.

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Risk rating

How 3546-3548 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
17thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1061 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
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 47%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3546-3548 22Nd St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 13
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Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 30
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