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5175-5177 3Rd St

Bayview, SF 94124 5359004B 2 units · 2 fl · 1926

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. 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
At or below average
avg 4.5
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), at or below the Bayview average of 4.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 5175-5177 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 1926
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1926
Total area3,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5359004B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gardella Jennifer
Mailing address
5175 3rd St San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
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5175 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124
5177 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story residential building at 5175-5177 3rd Street in San Francisco's Bayview neighborhood was built in 1926 and includes a commercial storefront space. The property has experienced recurring issues with its commercial space, having documented violations of the Vacant or Abandoned Commercial Storefront Ordinance from 2019 through 2023, with the most recent violation still active as of July 2023. These violations have included failure to comply with monitoring fee requirements. In 2024, the building faced a new complaint regarding peeling paint on the front and side of the structure. The building's maintenance history shows some improvements, including a reroofing project completed in 1994 and aluminum window installations in 1989, though a significant remodel of the first floor in 2005 (costing $30,000) has an expired permit status.

Recent municipal interactions with the property primarily relate to exterior maintenance and public space concerns. Between April and December 2024, there have been multiple 311 calls regarding the property's vicinity, including reports of sidewalk defects, parking violations, and graffiti. There have also been several reports of debris and waste on adjacent sidewalks, though most were resolved without requiring specific action. The property's commercial space has been a particular focus of regulatory attention, with multiple violations and complaints about its vacant status since 2019. The owner, Jennifer Gardella, and the property's recent history suggest ongoing challenges with maintaining active commercial use and keeping up with exterior maintenance requirements.

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Risk rating

How 5175-5177 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
5th percentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 363 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
14%
No DBI
violation
86%
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.

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.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 8.0%
Moderate concern 83.9%
Severe concern 8.1%
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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5175-5177 3Rd St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 12
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