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4435-4445 3Rd St

Bayview, SF 94124 5291033

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 Bayview — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 4.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Bayview average of 4.6.

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 4435-4445 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 2003
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 2003
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units
Floors3
Year built2003
Total area50,775 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot5291033
Ownership

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

Mailing address
474 Valencia St Ste 280 San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale

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Included addresses

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4445 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124
4439 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124
4435 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The 3-story apartment building at 4435-4445 3rd Street in Bayview, constructed in 2003 and currently owned by San Francisco Housing Development, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over its history. Most notably, the building experienced multiple fire safety system upgrades, including sprinkler head relocations and the installation of new fire alarm components between 2006 and 2020, demonstrating ongoing attention to life safety systems. The property underwent substantial commercial space renovation in 2018-2020, combining two ground-level office spaces into one, which included electrical upgrades, ADA bathroom improvements, and associated fire safety modifications, with costs totaling over $80,000.

The building faced several issues requiring attention in 2015-2016, including complaints about water damage, mold/mildew, security system problems, and boiler permit violations, all of which were abated by January 2017. The property's maintenance record shows consistent investment in infrastructure, with multiple HVAC and hot water system replacements between 2015-2022, though a furnace replacement permit from 2022 was eventually canceled. Recent maintenance history includes addressing debris and graffiti issues as reported through 311 calls in 2024, with several cases of sidewalk defects and garbage concerns being reported and resolved. The building's fire safety history shows periodic alarm system inspections and corrections between 2007-2016, with the most recent fire complaint from 2016 being resolved with conditions corrected.

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Risk rating

How 4435-4445 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
28thpercentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 275 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
44%
No DBI
violation
56%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 56%
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

4435-4445 3Rd St event timeline

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

2022
Plumbing Permit Mar 17
Work category: 5m; replace (5) furnaces and (1) hot water heater
Canceled

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