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3305 Folsom St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5524043 2 units · 3 fl · 1911

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

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 3305 Folsom 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 1911
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
Floors3
Year built1911
Total area2,752 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5524043
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chopko Michael V & Miles Ki
Mailing address
4285 Se Stark St Portland OR 97215
Last sale
030705

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Initial analysis

Located in Bernal Heights, 3305 Folsom Street is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1911, currently owned by Michael V. Chopko and Ki Miles. The property has undergone significant recent renovations, with major work currently underway or just recently issued permits in 2024, including a substantial full remodel worth $192,432 featuring the addition of multiple new bathrooms, deck replacements, and kitchen renovations totaling $80,000. These improvements are being accompanied by comprehensive plumbing and electrical updates, including new HVAC and water heating systems, multiple bathroom installations, and kitchen remodel work.

The building has a documented history of maintenance and structural work, particularly in the early 2000s, which included foundation work, basement renovations, roof replacement, and siding repairs. However, there are pressing current concerns as evidenced by several active building violations filed in October 2023 related to egress obstruction and sanitation issues, with initial Notices of Violation (NOVs) issued in January 2024. The property has experienced recurring environmental health concerns in recent months, including infestation reports in November 2023 that were transferred to the Department of Public Health's Environmental Health division. There is also a documented history of parking enforcement issues near the property, with multiple calls in 2023 regarding illegal parking and sidewalk obstruction. Previous building complaints from the 1990s cited various habitability issues, though these were resolved by 2004. A single fire-related incident was recorded, though it was determined to be a false alarm with no injuries reported.

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Risk rating

How 3305 Folsom 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
36th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 817 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 65.4%
Moderate concern 29.2%
Severe concern 5.4%
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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3305 Folsom St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jan 22
Date last observed: 31-dec-25; time last observed: 1pm; floor: 1; unit: 1; exact location: rear bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; disabled acc: path of travel; ; additional information: in the rear of the building in the utility easement the people built a cement driveway in the utility easement and this is creating water to flow into surrounding properties rather than to be absorbed by the dirt. they do not have a right to build on a utility easement;
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