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6345 3Rd St

Bayview Heights, SF 94124 4968016 2 units · 2 fl · 1927

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 Bayview Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Bayview Heights average of 2.7.

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 6345 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 1927
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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 1927
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 built1927
Total area2,940 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4968016
Ownership

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

Mailing address
159 Alta Vista Way Daly City CA 94014
Last sale
May 17, 1989

Landlord portfolio

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1168 Jamestown Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
6345 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

The property at 6345 3rd Street in Bayview Heights is a two-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1927, currently owned by Ronald A Sr & Silvia Arana. The building has undergone several significant changes and faced multiple regulatory challenges over the past decades. Most notably, a major violation was recorded in November 2014 regarding an illegal dwelling unit with an unapproved kitchen and bathroom behind the garage, which led to multiple safety concerns including lack of required smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, improper exiting, potential fire safety issues, and evidence of mold/mildew. This violation was addressed by September 2015 through a permit (201501307087) that converted the unauthorized basement apartment back to storage use. The building has a documented history of plumbing and safety concerns, including water heater flue pipe issues in 2009 (resolved), various plumbing modifications between 2008-2015, and multiple building repairs such as deck repairs in 2000 and brick replacement in 1990.

More recent activity at the property (as of January 2025) shows multiple reports of garbage and debris issues, with several cases of overflowing city garbage cans being reported and resolved between December 2024 and January 2025. There have also been recent reports of encampments in the vicinity, one of which was recorded as invalid by MTA in January 2025. While the building has maintained basic compliance with housing codes since the 2014-2015 violations were addressed, the property experienced significant safety and habitability concerns leading up to 2015 that required substantial remedial work and compliance efforts.

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Risk rating

How 6345 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
20thpercentile

Out of 54 buildings in this neighborhood, 43 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
50%
No DBI
violation
50%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 50%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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6345 3Rd St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 15
Garbage and debris
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