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3180 San Bruno Ave

Portola, SF 94134 6156027 10 units · 2 fl · 1963

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Portola
Above average
avg 1.8
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Portola average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3180 San Bruno 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 1963
2 or more units
10 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1963
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
Units10
Floors2
Year built1963
Total area3,145 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6156027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
733 Dwight St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
050103

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Initial analysis

3180 San Bruno Avenue is a two-story, 10-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1963, currently owned by 3180 San Bruno LLC. The building has undergone significant improvements and modifications over the past several years, most notably the conversion of six covered parking spaces into three new accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in 2016, followed by a comprehensive fire safety upgrade program. Recent building improvements include the installation of additional fire sprinklers (issued October 2023), an upgrade to the fire alarm system (issued November 2023), and ongoing work to revise fire sprinkler water supply lines (issued June 2024). The building successfully completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2015, achieving Tier 3 compliance.

The property has experienced periodic fire safety compliance issues that have been addressed, including multiple fire extinguisher maintenance violations over the years, with the most recent corrections made in 2023. While the building has had some maintenance concerns in the past, such as hot water issues in 2008 and a stove problem in 2015, these complaints were resolved. Regular inspections and routine maintenance have been performed, including plumbing upgrades, electrical system improvements, and various building repairs. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2025 indicate typical urban maintenance issues such as sidewalk repairs and waste management concerns, which have all been resolved. The building's most recent permits and ongoing work suggest an active commitment to maintaining and upgrading the property's infrastructure, particularly focusing on fire safety systems and general building improvements.

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Risk rating

How 3180 San Bruno 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
4th percentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 245 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
16%
No DBI
violation
84%
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.

Number of units

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

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 10.7%
Moderate concern 69.6%
Severe concern 19.7%
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

3180 San Bruno Ave event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Jan 20
To renew pm20220810427: (converting covered garage into (3) new adu including : new forced air furnace, range hood, bathroom fan, ducting to exterior, laundry/dryer.)
Complete
Building PermitJan 09
To obtain final inspection for work approved under permit 201611042021. all work is complete.

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