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3864-3868 Cesar Chavez St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6566019 4 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 3864-3868 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 1908
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area3,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6566019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bennett & Joanne C Hong Rev
Mailing address
Hong Bennett & Joanne C Tte Po Box 31051 San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
072606

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3864 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94131
3866 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94131
3868 A Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94131
3868 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The property at 3864-3868 Cesar Chavez Street is a 2-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building located in Noe Valley, constructed in 1908 and currently owned by Bennett & Joanne C Hong Rev. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past decades, with the most recent work focused on heating systems, including the replacement of wall heaters in both units (#3864 and #3868) in early 2022, followed by further heating system work in September-October 2024. The property has a documented history of addressing structural maintenance needs, particularly concerning exterior stairs, with multiple staircase repairs and replacements recorded between 1988 and 2006. A significant plumbing upgrade occurred in 2011 with the replacement of the sewer line and house trap.

The building underwent routine housing inspections in 2000 and 2009, during which time violations regarding a broken window pane and accessibility to common areas were noted, though these issues were promptly resolved within approximately two months. The property's maintenance history includes several street space permits and sidewalk repairs between 2011 and 2020, indicating ongoing attention to public access areas. External factors affecting the property have included a 2011 sewer backup incident, tree root-related issues, and various neighborhood concerns documented through 311 calls, including reports of abandoned vehicles, graffiti, and overgrown trees, all of which were addressed by respective city departments. The building's management has generally responded appropriately to maintenance needs, as evidenced by the timely resolution of violations and regular updates to infrastructure systems.

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Risk rating

How 3864-3868 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
46th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1015 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

Number of units

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

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 60.8%
Moderate concern 21.3%
Severe concern 17.9%
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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3864-3868 Cesar Chavez St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jan 07
Exterior stair repair in common area, less than 50% replace with new wood in-kind. stairs are in the rear of the building. not visible from the street.
$5,800 · Complete

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