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3821 Folsom St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5684014 2 units · 1 fl · 1908

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 3821 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 1908
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors1
Year built1908
Total area930 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5684014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ada Wong Tr
Mailing address
Wong Ada Trustee 3821 Folsom St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
050500

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 3821 Folsom Street in Bernal Heights, owned by Ada Wong Trust, is a single-story flats and duplex structure built in 1908. The building's maintenance history includes several significant improvements, with the most recent major work being a $13,000 reroofing project completed in 2016. Previous exterior maintenance involved siding repairs and replacements, with work documented in 2010 and a $9,000 project in 1994 addressing various exterior elements including rear siding and door repairs.

The property has experienced consistent issues with parking violations in recent months, particularly between January and December 2024, with multiple reports of driveway blocking and illegal parking on or near the property. During this period, there were at least ten documented incidents requiring parking enforcement intervention, resulting in several citations being issued, though some cases were resolved without officer location of the offending vehicle. The building's relatively recent maintenance record suggests active property upkeep, though the recurring parking issues may impact resident access to the building. Historical permit records show regular attention to building exterior maintenance over the years, with documented permit activity spanning from 1982 to 2016.

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Risk rating

How 3821 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
63th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 472 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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 location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.6%
Moderate concern 21.3%
Severe concern 10.2%
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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3821 Folsom St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Mar 16
Garbage and debris
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