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3512 San Bruno Ave

Visitacion Valley, SF 94134 6195002 4 units · 2 fl · 1963

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Visitacion Valley — not a forecast
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 3512 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
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1963
Total area2,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6195002
Ownership

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

Mailing address
151 Elliot St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
May 17, 2000

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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 3512 San Bruno Ave, owned by Nguyen Tan Minh & En Tien, has undergone several significant events since its construction in 1963. A notable incident occurred in 1995 when the building experienced a complete loss of hot water for four days, affecting all apartments. This was followed by a heating system failure in mid-1999 that particularly impacted a tenant with a child. The building underwent a substantial fire-related incident in 1995 requiring repairs, and in 2004, an electrical upgrade was completed with the installation of a 200-amp underground conversion system. Between 2001 and 2008, the property underwent multiple routine housing inspections revealing several safety issues that were subsequently addressed, including the installation of required smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and repairs to stairs and fire escapes. During these inspections, violations were documented regarding fire safety equipment, smoke enclosure doors, and egress routes, all of which were marked as abated by May 2001.

More recent history shows regular maintenance and compliance with safety standards, with the last recorded routine inspection occurring in 2011. The property has experienced ongoing issues with the surrounding area as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in late 2024, primarily related to street cleaning and debris removal, though these are external to the building itself and are managed by city services. While there were some safety concerns documented in the early 2000s, these appear to have been resolved, and there have been no reported major building-specific incidents or violations in the past decade. The most recent interaction with emergency services was a lock-out situation that resulted in no civilian injuries.

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Risk rating

How 3512 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

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
37thpercentile

Out of 214 buildings in this neighborhood, 135 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
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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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Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3512 San Bruno Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Aug 03
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestJul 18
Garbage and debris

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