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31 Arleta Ave

Visitacion Valley, SF 94134 6237042 2 units · 2 fl · 1923

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 31 Arleta 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 1923
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area2,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6237042
Ownership

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

Owner name
Huang Zi Ming & Feng Lian C
Mailing address
31 Arleta Ave San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
012403

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 31 Arleta Avenue in Visitacion Valley is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1923, currently owned by Huang Zi Ming & Feng Lian C. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, including electrical upgrades in 2015 with the replacement of a Federal Pacific electric panel and the installation of a 3.9kW solar panel system with 15 roof-mounted modules. However, the building has experienced multiple maintenance issues recently, with the most pressing being an open case as of August 2024 regarding a missing side sewer vent cover, and a sewage back-up discharge incident reported in January 2025.

The property has generated numerous municipal service calls in the past year, indicating ongoing maintenance challenges. These calls include multiple reports of sidewalk parking violations, garbage and debris issues, and a blocked sidewalk incident involving a residential totter. While most of these issues have been resolved, as evidenced by closed case statuses, the frequency of complaints suggests some challenges with property maintenance and local enforcement response times. The building's infrastructure has received attention over the years, with a notable building permit from 1982 on record, though its specific purpose is not detailed in the available data.

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Risk rating

How 31 Arleta 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
44th percentile

Out of 214 buildings in this neighborhood, 120 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.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 69.3%
Moderate concern 21.8%
Severe concern 8.9%
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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