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3781 Cesar Chavez St

Noe Valley, SF 94110 6577030 982 units · 2 fl · 1942

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
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 3781 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 1942
2 or more units
982 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
Units982
Floors2
Year built1942
Total area2,071 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot6577030
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chabad Of Noe Valley Inc
Mailing address
Zielinski Randall Philip 169 Valley St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
102715

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Initial analysis

The property at 3781 Cesar Chavez St is a two-story multi-family residential building with four units, constructed in 1942 and currently owned by Chabad Of Noe Valley Inc. The building underwent significant renovations between 2014-2016, during which it was converted from R-3 residential use to include a daycare facility, requiring substantial updates to meet safety standards. These improvements included the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system ($24,000), a new fire alarm panel with communication features and notification appliances ($7,500), two new bathrooms for ADA compliance, and extensive electrical work including security cameras and exterior lighting. The conversion project also included exterior modifications such as a new rear stairs landing and deck stairs, which were completed in 2020.

The building's safety and code compliance history shows regular maintenance and upgrading of safety systems, including fire sprinkler installations, voice evacuation fire alarm systems, and emergency lighting. A notable complaint in 2012 regarding unauthorized garage conversion was resolved within 20 days, and a 2021 fire alarm system complaint was found to have no merit. The property has experienced multiple minor fire-related incidents, including unintentional smoke detector activations and contained cooking fires, though these events resulted in no injuries or significant damage. Recent maintenance issues have included sidewalk defects and a missing side sewer vent cover, both of which were addressed by city services. The building's recent history shows regular interaction with city services primarily related to parking enforcement and routine maintenance matters.

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Risk rating

How 3781 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
2th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 1841 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
27%
No DBI
violation
73%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 41.2%
Moderate concern 36.3%
Severe concern 22.6%
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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3781 Cesar Chavez St event timeline

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2020
Building Permit Mar 03
Replace in kind rear deck stairs landing. repair damaged dry rot framing and replace painted plywood w new p.t. plywood. less han 25% of (e) . not visible from street. no changes to (e) building, as is
$2,000 · Issued

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