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5273-5299 3Rd St

Bayview, SF 94124 5385001A 5 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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 5273-5299 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
5 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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area6,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5385001A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Randal M&Lina M Wardlaw Rev
Mailing address
1 Lockton Ln Novato CA 94945
Last sale
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Included addresses

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5279 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124
2020 Lane St, San Francisco, CA 94124
2018 Lane St, San Francisco, CA 94124
5299 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124
2026 Lane St, San Francisco, CA 94124
5273 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

The property at 5273-5299 3rd Street in the Bayview neighborhood is a 2-story, 5-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1908. The building has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past decade, with the most recent work in 2024 involving repair of a wall damaged by a vehicle. In 2018-2019, the property underwent substantial upgrades including reroofing, electrical system improvements, and the conversion of a former variety store into a specialty grocery with wine production. The building experienced some notable issues in 2021-2022, including unauthorized construction of a wall partition between commercial spaces, which was eventually resolved through proper permitting and inspection processes.

The property has received regular maintenance and upgrades, including water meter installations in 2019, multiple plumbing improvements, and various electrical upgrades between 2007 and 2020. Historical records show some past concerns about illegal commercial uses in 1997 and water intrusion issues in 2015, but these have been addressed. Recent 311 calls (January 2025) have primarily concerned street cleaning and debris removal, with one open case regarding property damage. The building's commercial portion has received various permits for signage, liquor licenses, and ADA compliance improvements, demonstrating active management of both residential and commercial spaces. Planning records indicate proper approvals for current uses, including a specialty food store with accessory wine making and limited food preparation facilities.

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Risk rating

How 5273-5299 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
34th percentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 252 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
46%
No DBI
violation
54%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 34.7%
Moderate concern 46.4%
Severe concern 19.0%
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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5273-5299 3Rd St event timeline

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

2025
Planning Record Dec 19
DPH referral - Bar
Closed - Approved
311 RequestDec 05
Encampment

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