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4730-4736 3Rd St

Bayview, SF 94124 5311033 4 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Bayview
Above average
avg 4.5
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Bayview average of 4.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4730-4736 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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area4,730 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5311033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dirbas Dawud M
Mailing address
6201 Baywood Dr Richmond CA 94803
Last sale
091614

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Included addresses

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4736 A 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124
4736 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124
4732 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124
4734 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124
4730 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

The two-story mixed-use building at 4730-4736 3rd Street in Bayview, owned by Dirbas Dawud M, consists of 4 residential units and commercial space. Built in 1900, the property has undergone significant changes over the past several years, with the most recent major work occurring in 2023 involving the legalization of rear building modifications, including the removal of an illegal second-floor unit and conversion of commercial storage to residential space (Permit #202301301003). The building has a complex history of unauthorized modifications and compliance issues, particularly regarding a coffee shop installation in 2020-2021 that led to multiple violations for work done without proper permits, including electrical and plumbing systems (complaints #202180092, #202180093, and #202180094). A notable incident occurred in 2006 when the property experienced fire damage, prompting a violation for unsafe conditions that was abated in 2017. Recent improvements include an electrical upgrade to 200-amp service (2024), various commercial tenant improvements (2020-2022), and significant plumbing work including sewer line replacements and bathroom/kitchen renovations (2011-2013).

The property has faced several regulatory challenges, including a current active violation (202182935) regarding the unauthorized demolition of a rear structure beyond permitted scope, with planning records showing this as an ongoing concern under review. Historical issues include multiple instances of vacant storefront violations (2019-2020) and various construction-related compliance matters between 2011 and 2021. The building's infrastructure has seen substantial investment in recent years, with multiple electrical and plumbing upgrades, including the installation of new systems for the coffee shop and residential units. Regular maintenance and compliance checks have resulted in the resolution of most historical violations, though some recent issues remain open for review. The property has required several rounds of permitting and compliance work to address previous unauthorized modifications, with the most recent permits focusing on bringing the building into full compliance with current codes and regulations.

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Risk rating

How 4730-4736 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
11th percentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 340 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
25%
No DBI
violation
75%
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 severity forecast
No violation 15.1%
Moderate concern 49.1%
Severe concern 35.8%
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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4730-4736 3Rd St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Apr 20
Work category: 1m; installation of 80% efficient furnace.
Issued
Plumbing PermitApr 10
Work category: 4pa; install fire sprinkler system per nfpa13 in new adu unit , 2" fire service and backflow from meter to riser location no underground work

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