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36 Prague St

Excelsior, SF 94112 6024032 2 units · 2 fl · 1910

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Excelsior — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Excelsior average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 36 Prague 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 1910
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1910
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area1,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6024032
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Arce Julio C & Ana C Ttees 36 Prague St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
February 13, 1998

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

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Initial analysis

The property at 36 Prague Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Excelsior neighborhood, built in 1910 and currently owned by the Julio & Ana Arce Family Trust. The building's permit history spans several decades, with work completed in the mid-1980s including kitchen renovations and wall modifications, followed by siding replacement in 1995. Recent activity from early 2025 shows several concerning issues, particularly two separate sewage backup incidents from the side sewer vent in January 2025, and an ongoing excessive noise complaint. The building has experienced recurring fire safety concerns, with multiple fire complaints between 2005-2023 regarding combustible materials, weeds, and other hazards, though most were marked as "Condition Corrected." There have been three significant fire violations documented between 2008 and 2016, including issues with storage of combustibles and blocked exits, with the most recent violations occurring at nearby 251 Munich Street.

The building's recent history shows maintenance challenges, with multiple structural maintenance requests and a 2025 graffiti report still open. The property has had several 311 calls regarding parking enforcement, sidewalk cleaning, and building inspection services in January 2025. The most recent tenant buyout at a nearby property (259 Moscow Street) occurred in February 2024 involving two tenants for $10,000, though no such action has been recorded for 36 Prague Street. While the building has undergone various improvements over the years, including kitchen renovations and foundation work in the 1980s, the recent history suggests ongoing maintenance and infrastructure challenges that require attention.

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Risk rating

How 36 Prague 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
64thpercentile

Out of 337 buildings in this neighborhood, 121 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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

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

Building age

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 26%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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