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472-474 3Rd St

South Beach, SF 94107 3762008 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in South Beach — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 5.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the South Beach average of 5.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 472-474 3Rd 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 1907
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
SLI
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 1907
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area3,440 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3762008
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1 S Park St Apt 404 San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
January 12, 2018

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472 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
474 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The property at 472-474 3rd Street in South Beach, owned by Merritt 6th Avenue LLC, is a two-story multi-family residential building with commercial space, constructed in 1907. The building has undergone significant commercial renovations in recent years, including a substantial $80,000 tenant improvement project in 2018 for a restaurant space ("Hakashi"), along with various related electrical and plumbing upgrades totaling over $15,000. Important safety improvements were carried out in 2017, including voluntary seismic upgrades with new anchor bolting and post base connections, as well as structural sidewalk safety assessments. The building has maintained active compliance with health and safety regulations, though there are two open fire violations as of September 2024 related to sleeping area requirements and standpipe issues, along with a recorded fire escape violation from 2019 that was resolved in December of that year. The property has experienced some recurring issues in the vicinity, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in recent months (2024), primarily related to garbage and debris, blocked sidewalks, and encampments, though most of these cases were resolved promptly. The building underwent a significant tenant buyout in 2018, with one unit vacated for $100,000. Recent commercial activity includes approval for a Type 41 ABC license and health permits for various restaurant uses, indicating active management and use of the commercial space. While there have been various maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including electrical service upgrades and plumbing work, the most pressing current concerns appear to be the open fire violations that were issued in late 2024.

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Risk rating

How 472-474 3Rd 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
40thpercentile

Out of 25 buildings in this neighborhood, 15 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
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Property class: apartment building

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

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12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 23%
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

472-474 3Rd St event timeline

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

2026
Planning Record Mar 11
ABC referral - Type 41; Recommend approval of Health Permit for continuation of existing Restaurant use (DBA Hakashi Japanese Sushi Bar & Grill) permitted up to 25,000 GSF per lot in the CMUO Zoning District per PC Section 848.
Closed - Approved

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