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5147-5149 3Rd St

Bayview, SF 94124 5342007 2 units · 2 fl · 1922

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Bayview — not a forecast
Above average
avg 4.6
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Bayview average of 4.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 5147-5149 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 1922
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 1922
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 built1922
Total area3,168 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5342007
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1423 Quesada Ave San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale

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5147 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124
5149 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

The property at 5147-5149 3rd Street is a 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building with street-level commercial space, constructed in 1922 and currently owned by Spencer Lavonne Winding. The building has experienced recurring issues with vacant storefronts, with multiple complaints filed over recent years, the most recent being active complaints from July 2023 regarding violation of the Vacant or Abandoned Commercial Storefront Ordinance. The property underwent several significant modifications between 2013-2022, including a change of use to an artist studio with café, kitchen remodel to meet health codes, and window repairs. Notably, in early 2021, there were safety concerns regarding loose glass in a window frame that required repairs. The building experienced a series of violations in 2004 that were promptly addressed within two months, including issues with heating, smoke detectors, handrails, and electrical outlets, though these violations were all abated.

More recent maintenance concerns have been documented through 311 calls, including reports of graffiti, garbage, and debris issues on the property in late 2024, though many of these were resolved. A sidewalk defect was reported and remains open as of November 2024. The building's recent history shows ongoing challenges with maintaining commercial occupancy, as evidenced by multiple vacant storefront complaints between 2016-2023, suggesting difficulties in retaining commercial tenants. The property has undergone several permitted improvements over the years, including reroofing in 2017 and various interior modifications, indicating some level of maintenance and upgrades has been performed, though some permits, such as those for window replacement in 1998 and certain works in 2014, are listed as expired.

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Risk rating

How 5147-5149 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
7thpercentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 355 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
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 81%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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5147-5149 3Rd St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 05
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