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3287 Cesar Chavez St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5501069 2 units · 2 fl · 1917

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 Bernal Heights
Above average
avg 1.2
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3287 Cesar Chavez 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 1917
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 built1917
Total area2,268 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5501069
Ownership

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

Owner name
Nguyen Mike T
Mailing address
3287 Cesar Chavez San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
051216

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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 3287 Cesar Chavez Street, located in the Bernal Heights neighborhood, was constructed in 1917 and contains 4 units. The building's recent history has been marked by significant issues regarding its ground floor commercial space, which prompted multiple violations between 2021-2023 related to vacant storefront regulations, with the most recent being an active complaint from July 2024. These violations stemmed from unauthorized alterations to the commercial space, including modifications to the front façade and removal of entry doors, as well as opening communication between properties. The owner, Mike T. Nguyen, addressed these violations through several building permits, most notably in 2021 when a $75,000 project was completed to obtain occupancy use permit for dry cleaning drop-off and pick-up service with necessary safety modifications, including accessible business entrance and two-hour ceiling separation between residential and commercial spaces.

The property has undergone several substantial renovations over the years, including a 2015 second-floor remodeling project that relocated the kitchen, added a new bathroom, remodeled an existing bathroom, and installed a skylight. Recent improvements include the installation of ADA-compliant facilities and electrical upgrades completed in October 2023, which involved the installation of new ceiling lights and outlets. The building's history includes a confirmed intentional fire incident, though no civilian injuries were reported. Recent 311 calls from 2024-2025 have primarily concerned street-level issues such as encampments and debris, which are not directly related to the building's internal conditions. While the property has experienced multiple compliance issues regarding its commercial space, recent permits and completed work suggest efforts to bring the building into full compliance with current regulations. The most recent complaint regarding the vacant storefront status is currently under review with an active status as of January 2025.

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Risk rating

How 3287 Cesar Chavez 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
2th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 1250 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
21%
No DBI
violation
79%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 12.1%
Moderate concern 76.6%
Severe concern 11.3%
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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3287 Cesar Chavez St event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Apr 16
Date last observed: 14-apr-25; floor: ground; unit: storefront; exact location: none of the above; building type: both other building; ; additional information: construction crew are illegally dumping into the bioswale on the sidewalk out front. they have dumped their orange stone trash from cutting stone flooring into the bioswale. they have also dumped paint and paint buckets into the bioswale. i tried 311 but they did nothing.;
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