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3902-3910 Cesar Chavez St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6565007A 7 units · 2 fl · 1913

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 Noe Valley
Above average
avg 1.2
21
FewerMore

This building has 21 novs (7y), above the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3902-3910 Cesar Chavez St 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 1913
2 or more units
7 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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
Units7
Floors2
Year built1913
Total area3,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6565007A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gcy Rental Prpty #3 Llc
Mailing address
138 Bonita Ave Piedmont CA 94611
Last sale
080802

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Included addresses

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3906 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94131
1446 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131
1448 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94131
3902 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94131
3910 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94131
3908 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94131
3904 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The property at 3902-3910 Cesar Chavez Street is a 2-story, 7-unit multi-family residential building with ground-floor retail space, constructed in 1913 and currently owned by Gcy Rental Prpty #3 LLC. The building has undergone several significant repairs and improvements over the years, with foundation work completed in 2001 (including footing raising and replacement), multiple kitchen renovations in 2000, and various repairs to address structural issues such as stairs and deck repairs in 2006 and handrail replacements in 2021. Most recently, a reroofing project was permitted in March 2024 with a budget of $20,000.

The building has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues, particularly evident in 2021-2023. Major concerns have included rodent infestations, plumbing problems, lead paint violations, and various building code deficiencies. Multiple complaints were filed between 2021 and 2023 regarding inadequate lighting, window repairs, electrical outlets, smoke detector compliance, and stair maintenance, with most of these violations abated by September 2021. During 2023, there were significant concerns regarding lead paint, plumbing issues, broken stairs, and mold, with one particularly serious complaint in October 2023 alleging improper lead remediation and contamination throughout an apartment. The property has also faced recurring plumbing problems, including sewage issues, water leaks, and plumbing repair disputes, with the most recent plumbing complaint filed in August 2023.

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Risk rating

How 3902-3910 Cesar Chavez St'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
0th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1879 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
13%
No DBI
violation
87%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Number of units

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

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 10.3%
Moderate concern 53.5%
Severe concern 36.2%
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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3902-3910 Cesar Chavez St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 12
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