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4742-4744 3Rd St

Bayview, SF 94124 5311003 4 units · 2 fl · 1900

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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4742-4744 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 1900
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.

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 1900
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area—
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5311003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
21051 Sherman Dr Castro Valley CA 94552
Last sale
January 13, 2006

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1624 Oakdale Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
4744 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124
4742 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

The property at 4742-4744 3rd Street is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building with commercial space, built in 1900 and currently owned by Musa M Dirbas. The building has experienced several significant events, most notably a fire in 2016 that caused substantial damage requiring comprehensive repairs to the second floor framing, wiring, and various systems, with the restoration work completed by early 2017. The building has undergone several modifications and improvements in recent years, including compliance upgrades to accessible business entrance requirements in 2022 (cost: $15,000), a change of use from office to fitness studio in 2019 (cost: $175,000), and various maintenance work such as rear siding replacement in 2017 (cost: $2,800) and stair replacements for egress compliance in 2010 (cost: $2,600).

The property has a history of vacant storefront issues, with multiple complaints about vacancy status filed between 2017 and 2023, suggesting ongoing challenges with commercial occupancy. There have been several building violations, including construction of unpermitted structures (2007) and failure to comply with vacant commercial storefront regulations (2017). Recent maintenance concerns are reflected in multiple 311 calls regarding garbage and debris in the vicinity, particularly in early 2025, though these do not directly pertain to the building's structural or safety conditions. The building's fire safety systems have triggered multiple false alarms and detector activations over the years, but there have been no recorded civilian injuries from these incidents. The property has undergone various plumbing and electrical improvements, including sewer line work in 2021 and several gas and electrical system upgrades between 2006 and 2017, indicating ongoing maintenance and compliance efforts by the ownership.

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Risk rating

How 4742-4744 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 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 229 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.

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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

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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The story over time

4742-4744 3Rd St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 12
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
Planning RecordMar 18
COMPLAINT CLOSED: No violation. Review of Google street view shows that the storefronts have the required glazing. They have either blinds or curtains installed behind the glass which can be opened during business hours. REFERRED FROM DBI: San Francisco Planning Code Section 145.1 is intended to ensure ¿attractive, clearly defined street frontages¿ that support active, pedestrian-friendly businesses, and City guidance states ground-floor commercial storefronts generally must maintain transparent windows/doorways (commonly at least 60%) so the interior is visible from the street. This facade is not inviting, limits visibility, and appears inconsistent with those standards.

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