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36-38 Fair Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5615063 2 units · 2 fl · 1910

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
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 36-38 Fair Ave 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 1910
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 built1910
Total area2,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5615063
Ownership

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

Owner name
Martinez Lillian S
Mailing address
1627 Sanchez St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
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38 Fair Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
36 Fair Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 36-38 Fair Avenue in Bernal Heights is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1910 and currently owned by Lillian S. Martinez. The building has undergone several significant renovations, with the most substantial being in 2013 following a fire incident that required comprehensive repairs costing $80,000. This restoration included electrical and plumbing system replacements, installation of new fixtures, and drywall work on both floors, along with a complete rewiring project that added modern infrastructure including two 70-amp sub-panels, multiple new appliances, and six smoke detectors. The building's structural integrity was also addressed in 2014 with the replacement of foundation posts and beams.

Recent history shows ongoing maintenance and infrastructure improvements, with the most recent permit in 2019 relating to street space usage. The property has experienced multiple parking enforcement issues over the past year, with nine documented instances of sidewalk parking violations between August 2023 and January 2025, resulting in several citations and…though most complaints resulted in officers being unable to locate the offending vehicles. There was one report of abandoned debris (a mattress) on the street in October 2024 that was resolved by Recology. While the building's major systems were significantly upgraded in 2013, including the installation of a new furnace and comprehensive electrical rewiring, it's worth noting that the most recent building permit activity dates back to 2019, which is relatively old compared to the average renovation cycle for residential properties.

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Risk rating

How 36-38 Fair Ave'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
86th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 179 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 78.9%
Moderate concern 12.1%
Severe concern 9.1%
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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36-38 Fair Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jan 01
Parking on sidewalk
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