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5600 3Rd St

Bayview, SF 94124 5421138 116 units · 4 fl · 2010

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
Above average
avg 4.5
9
FewerMore

This building has 9 novs (7y), above the Bayview average of 4.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 5600 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 2010
2 or more units
116 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
N/A
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units116
Floors4
Year built2010
Total area107,693 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5421138
Ownership

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

Owner name
Armstrong Place Assocs
Mailing address
Joanna Yong 600 California St # 900 San Francisco CA 94108
Last sale
061120

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Initial analysis

The four-story, 116-unit multifamily residential building at 1728 Bancroft Ave in Bayview, owned by Armstrong Place Assocs, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues since its construction in 2010. Most notably, in 2022-2023, there were multiple serious incidents including heating system failures in a senior building (April 2022), hot water outages (March 2023), and significant plumbing issues affecting disabled residents (December 2022). The building weathered an emergency repair in 2018 involving deck framing at the fifth floor due to dry rot and earthquake damage, though this work was temporary pending future repairs. Since 2020, there have been recurring fire safety concerns, including violations related to alarm systems (2020, 2021), sprinkler/standpipe systems (February 2023), blocked exits (February 2023), and sleeping area requirements (October 2023). The building has also experienced persistent lighting issues, with multiple complaints about inadequate hallway lighting in 2022-2023, and complaints detailing general maintenance problems including plumbing and electrical violations.

Recent records from 2025 show ongoing concerns with garbage and debris around the property, though these are primarily external to the building. The fire department's response history indicates multiple alarm system malfunctions and smoke scares, though no civilian injuries have been reported in these incidents. The building's systems have required various emergency repairs and maintenance work over the years, including the installation of steam boilers in 2016. While many violations have been abated, the pattern of heating, plumbing, lighting, and fire safety issues suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and system reliability. The most recent building complaints in 2023-2024 indicate continuing concerns with basic facilities and safety systems, particularly affecting vulnerable senior residents.

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Risk rating

How 5600 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
3th percentile

Out of 382 buildings in this neighborhood, 371 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
8%
No DBI
violation
92%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 4.8%
Moderate concern 45.0%
Severe concern 50.2%
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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The story over time

5600 3Rd St event timeline

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

2023
DBI Complaint Apr 26
Hallway lights are not bright, too dim.
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintMar 13
No hot water in the building since friday night, building management is aware and the plumber is contracted with the city and state he does not work weekends. this is a senior building

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