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3550 San Bruno Ave

Visitacion Valley, SF 94134 6195007A 2 units · 1 fl · 1927

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 3550 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 1927
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
Floors1
Year built1927
Total area1,975 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6195007A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cheng Kai Hang & Lisa Y O C
Mailing address
Transcontinental Land& Inv 3550 San Bruno Ave San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
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Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The property at 3550 San Bruno Avenue is a one-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in Visitacion Valley, owned by Cheng Kai Hang & Lisa Y O C. Built in 1927, this flats and duplex structure has undergone minimal documented major maintenance, with only two significant permits on record: a reroofing project in 2007 costing $8,000, and an electrical upgrade to 175 amps in 2004 (though this permit has since expired).

The building has experienced several maintenance and safety concerns in recent months, particularly throughout 2024. There have been multiple reports of garbage and debris issues, with eight documented incidents between June and December 2024, all of which were resolved by Street and Environmental Services. Of particular concern is a rodent and insect infestation reported in February 2024, which was transferred to the Department of Public Health's Environmental Health division for investigation. More recently, in August 2024, a sidewalk defect involving lifted pavement was reported, though this case was closed due to insufficient address information. The property has also experienced some issues with street signage, with two defacement incidents reported in June 2024—one of which remains open while the other was transferred to the Department of Public Works for resolution. While many of these issues have been addressed through existing city services, the frequency of recent sanitation-related complaints and the documented pest infestation suggest ongoing maintenance challenges in the immediate vicinity of the building.

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Risk rating

How 3550 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
45th percentile

Out of 214 buildings in this neighborhood, 118 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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 permits, owner's portfolio

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

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 85.0%
Moderate concern 8.7%
Severe concern 6.3%
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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3550 San Bruno Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request May 01
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste

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