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3840 Folsom St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5683005 4 units · 3 fl · 1905

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3840 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 1905
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1905
Total area2,427 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot5683005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Meda Small Properties Llc
Mailing address
2301 Mission St Ste 301 San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
122319

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Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The three-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 3840 Folsom Street in Bernal Heights, owned by Meda Small Properties LLC, was constructed in 1905 and has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over its history. The most substantial recent work occurred in 2017, when all four units received electrical upgrades including new sub panels and arc fault breakers, bathroom and kitchen improvements, interior painting, and wall repairs at a cost of $90,000. That same year, the building underwent important safety and structural enhancements including voluntary improvements to the foundation and walls, and a sewer lateral replacement. A notable issue was documented in late 2019 regarding persistent plumbing problems, with reports of water and/or sewage overflow at the building's foundation affecting the sidewalk, though this was addressed by March 2020 through underground leak repairs.

The building has a history of addressing maintenance and safety issues, with various improvements made over the years including dry rot repairs in 2008, structural work in 1993, and multiple renovations in the late 1980s. Several building violations were recorded in 2002 and 2010, primarily related to fire safety concerns such as fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and fire escape access, all of which were subsequently abated. Recent activity at the property, as evidenced by 311 calls, has primarily involved street-level maintenance issues such as garbage and debris removal, parking enforcement, and sidewalk cleaning requests throughout 2024. While these external issues have been resolved through normal city services, they may indicate ongoing challenges with property maintenance in the vicinity. The building's permitting and violation history shows a pattern of addressing both routine maintenance and more significant infrastructure improvements, suggesting active management of the property despite occasional historical compliance issues.

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Risk rating

How 3840 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
16th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 1072 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 32.9%
Moderate concern 36.9%
Severe concern 30.3%
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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3840 Folsom St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 10
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestMay 14
Other illegal parking

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