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29-31 Guy Pl

Financial District South, SF 94105 3749013 8 units · 4 fl · 1907

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Financial District South
At or below average
avg 1.0
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Financial District South average of 1.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 29-31 Guy Pl 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 1907
2 or more units
8 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RC4
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.

Building characteristics
Units8
Floors4
Year built1907
Total area9,480 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3749013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Shirlee Avner Survivors Tru
Mailing address
Shirlee, Mark, Jay Avener & 9 Esmeyer Dr San Rafael CA 94903
Last sale
062501

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29 Guy Pl, San Francisco, CA 94105
31 Guy Pl, San Francisco, CA 94105
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Initial analysis

The four-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building at 29-31 Guy Place, constructed in 1907, is currently owned by the Shirlee Avner Survivors Trust and is classified under Apartment 5 to 14 Units. The building has undergone several significant improvements, most notably completing a Soft Story retrofit in 2014 to enhance seismic safety, which was performed under SFBC Chapter 34B and cost $15,000. Recent building maintenance records show consistent fire safety system inspections and corrections between 2022-2024, including work on sprinkler/standpipe systems, fire extinguishers, and alarm systems, though there remains an open violation from December 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements. The building has experienced multiple false fire alarms and system activations over the years, though none resulted in injuries or actual fires.

Historical records from 2003 indicate a series of building safety violations that required attention, including issues with stairs, handrails, combustible storage, and security glazing, all of which were resolved by October 2003. The building underwent reroofing in 2000, though this permit has since expired. More recently, there have been recurring issues with illegal parking in the vicinity of the building, with multiple citations issued in January 2025, and one instance of garbage and debris concerns reported in January 2025. The property's fire safety systems appear to be generally well-maintained based on recent inspection records, with most violations being promptly corrected or resolved. The building's structure has shown resilience over the years, with only one notable incident of exterior auto damage recorded in 1989.

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Risk rating

How 29-31 Guy Pl'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

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
6th percentile

Out of 268 buildings in this neighborhood, 252 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
54%
No DBI
violation
46%
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.

Building size

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

Number of units

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 30.2%
Moderate concern 52.0%
Severe concern 17.8%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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29-31 Guy Pl event timeline

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2025
311 Request Dec 12
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestNov 13
Blocked sidewalk

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