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4532 3Rd St

Bayview, SF 94124 5296021 4 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Bayview
At or below average
avg 4.5
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Bayview average of 4.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4532 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 1908
2 or more units
4 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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5296021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Clarence I Williams 2011 Re
Mailing address
Williams Clarence I Trustee 730 Jamestown Ave San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
030921

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Initial analysis

The multi-family residential building at 4532 3rd Street in Bayview, owned by Clarence I Williams 2011 Re, has experienced several significant events since its construction in 1908. Most notably, the building suffered fire damage in 2013-2014, requiring substantial repairs to the upper floor costing $250,000. Historical maintenance issues include multiple violations related to unsafe stairs and landings at the rear of the building in 2006, with rotted treads, risers, and guardrails, though these were eventually addressed through subsequent permits and repair work. The property is currently vacant and has been for approximately eight years, as noted in a 2023 complaint, with reports of mold, rotting wood, and rodent issues. Recent concerns include an active violation from 2023 regarding non-compliance with the vacant or abandoned commercial storefront ordinance, and multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding garbage and debris, though most of these were resolved promptly.

The building has undergone various structural improvements over the years, including front stairs replacement in 2007 and rear stair replacement in 2008. Fire safety inspections between 2017-2024 have shown recurring issues with street numbering, blocked exits, and extinguishers, though most were found to have "no merit" or were quickly resolved. A minor violation related to address numbers was documented and abated in 2019. Recent 311 calls in late 2024 indicate ongoing concerns with debris and garbage around the property, with several cases being reported and resolved by city services. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing structural issues as they arise, though the current long-term vacancy suggests potentially increasing maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 4532 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

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
22th percentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 298 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
42%
No DBI
violation
58%
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.

Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 46.5%
Moderate concern 39.1%
Severe concern 14.4%
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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4532 3Rd St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 23
Infestation rodent insect
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