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3978-3980 Cesar Chavez St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6565021 2 units · 3 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 Noe Valley
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Noe Valley average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3978-3980 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 1927
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area3,375 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6565021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dhamija Family Trust
Mailing address
Rachna & Sara Dhamija Trust 3978 - 3980 Cesar Chavez St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
021518

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3980 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94131
3978 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

This three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located at 3978-3980 Cesar Chavez St in Noe Valley was built in 1927 and is currently owned by the Dhamija Family Trust. The property has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple regulatory challenges over the past two decades. Most recently, in 2015, the rear stairs and deck were reconstructed, while between 2012 and 2013, substantial improvements were made including a complete electrical rewiring, installation of new fireplaces, and comprehensive remodeling of kitchens and bathrooms in both units. Notable building issues were documented in 2011-2012, including concerns about unauthorized unit modifications, occupancy violations, and structural problems such as dry rot in the rear stairway and exterior stucco deterioration. These violations prompted several permits to address the issues, including the removal of non-permitted partition walls and bathrooms, repairs to dry rot components, and building code compliance work.

The building's history includes multiple building complaints and violations, particularly in the early 2000s and 1990s, involving unauthorized construction work, maintenance issues, and occupancy concerns. These issues were generally addressed through subsequent permits and repairs. Recent maintenance and compliance activity includes repairs to address lead paint concerns, window replacements, and various interior improvements. The property has experienced minimal recent issues, with the most current concerns being limited to a pavement defect reported in April 2024, though this appears to be related to the public street rather than the property itself. The building's extensive permit and repair history suggests ongoing maintenance and upgrading of the property, with most major compliance issues having been resolved through official permits and inspections.

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Risk rating

How 3978-3980 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
86th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 263 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 85.5%
Moderate concern 10.1%
Severe concern 4.4%
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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