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740 Silver Ave

Portola, SF 94134 5903001 3 units · 1 fl · 1952

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Portola
At or below average
avg 1.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Portola average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 740 Silver 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 1952
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors1
Year built1952
Total area3,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5903001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gonzalez Jose M & Maria
Mailing address
740 Silver Ave San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
052720

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Initial analysis

740 Silver Avenue is a 1-story multi-family residential building with 3 units, built in 1952 in the Portola neighborhood, currently owned by Jose M & Maria Gonzalez. The building has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance work over the years, with the most substantial recent work occurring between 2017-2018, including bathroom upgrades, bedroom modifications, and window replacements totaling approximately $40,000. This period also saw the installation of new electrical wiring, lighting, and plumbing improvements including a gas furnace, ductwork, bathroom renovations, and water heater replacement, all properly completed and documented.

The property has a history of maintenance issues that have generally been addressed, including multiple fire code violations in 2018 and 2023 regarding extinguishers, emergency lighting, and exits, which were subsequently abated. Three building complaints filed in 2023 regarding an alleged illegal garage dwelling unit and parking issues were documented but not officially abated in the system's records. Of note is the building's previous history of unauthorized units and modifications in the 1990s, though these issues appear to have been resolved through proper permitting and renovation work. The property's exterior maintenance has been a recurring theme, with numerous 311 calls regarding garbage and debris (most recently in late 2024) indicating ongoing challenges with waste management in the vicinity. The building's documented history shows a pattern of regular maintenance and improvements, with most permits being properly issued and completed, though attention to exterior upkeep and any potential unauthorized unit concerns in the garage area should be noted.

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Risk rating

How 740 Silver 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
11th percentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 227 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
37%
No DBI
violation
63%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 25.9%
Moderate concern 62.4%
Severe concern 11.7%
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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The story over time

740 Silver Ave event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Nov 21
Blocked sidewalk
tree shrub bush privately maintained
311 RequestNov 07
Blocking driveway cite only

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