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3236 San Bruno Ave

Visitacion Valley, SF 94134 6157006 2 units · 2 fl · 1953

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 Visitacion Valley
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3236 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 1953
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1953
Total area1,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6157006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Theodis & Theresa L Ford Re
Mailing address
Theresa L Ford Trustee 2701 Del Paso Rd #130-288 Sacramento CA 95835
Last sale
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Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 3236 San Bruno Ave in Visitacion Valley, owned by Theodis & Theresa L Ford Re, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements since its construction in 1953. Most recently, there have been multiple incidents of garbage and debris (including furniture) being left outside the property, with records showing stockpiled items requiring city pickup services throughout late 2024. Prior to this, a fire safety inspection in June 2021 noted combustible materials, though this violation was promptly corrected. The building experienced substantial code violations and safety concerns in early 2002, including rodent infestations, mold and mildew issues, security violations, and fire safety concerns, though all these violations were abated by February 14, 2002. A significant complaint in 2010 cited various maintenance issues including loose windows, low water pressure, and problems with bathroom and kitchen fixtures.

The property has seen several infrastructure improvements over the years, including a reroofing project in 2017, sewer line replacement in 2008, and electrical upgrades including a 100-amp UG conversion in 2004. Earlier building enhancements included the installation of aluminum windows in 1987 and a retaining wall replacement in 1996. The most recent incident requiring attention was recorded on January 13, 2025, relating to a blocked driveway, though officers were unable to locate the issue when responding. While the building has a history of maintenance and safety concerns, many of the major violations from 2002 were addressed promptly, and subsequent improvements suggest ongoing attention to building maintenance, though recent patterns of debris accumulation outside the property are noteworthy.

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Risk rating

How 3236 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
51th percentile

Out of 214 buildings in this neighborhood, 105 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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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Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 80.9%
Moderate concern 11.5%
Severe concern 7.5%
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

3236 San Bruno Ave event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Oct 20
Common area: replace 40 gallon water heater.
Complete
Building PermitSep 26
Addressing permit only. add the address 3238 san bruno ave to a two-unit residential building. the existing address is 3236 san bruno ave. link to parcel 6157/006.

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