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3935-3937 Cesar Chavez St

Noe Valley, SF 94131 6579041 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 3935-3937 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 1900
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
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area1,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6579041
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jerome M Steiner Jr & Barba
Mailing address
Steiner Daniel A/steiner Ma 3935 Cesar Chavez St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
072110

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3937 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94131
3935 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 3935-3937 Cesar Chavez Street in Noe Valley, owned by Jerome M Steiner Jr & Barba, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1900. The property has received consistent maintenance attention, including a complete garage excavation project in 2007 ($52,000), multiple plumbing upgrades between 2016-2017 (including a new gas fireplace and water heater replacement), and electrical improvements in 2008. Notable historical work includes window installations (1989), reroofing projects (1991 and 2007), and siding improvements (1997).

The most pressing historical concern was a 2012 violation related to lead paint disturbance during wall painting, though this was abated by July 2012. The building has experienced recent infrastructure issues in 2024, including reports of a collapsed sidewalk and sewer work on the street. There have been multiple reports of parking issues near the property between 2022-2024, with several instances of driveway blocking leading to citations. The property appears to have maintained compliance with housing codes since resolving the 2012 lead paint violation, and there have been no recent building complaints or violations on record. Regular maintenance and updates to building systems suggest ongoing upkeep of the property, though the age of some historical improvements (such as the 1991 reroofing) indicates certain elements may be due for review, based on typical lifespan expectations for these systems.

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Risk rating

How 3935-3937 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
82th percentile

Out of 1879 buildings in this neighborhood, 338 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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 age

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

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 86.1%
Moderate concern 9.3%
Severe concern 4.7%
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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The story over time

3935-3937 Cesar Chavez St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Apr 17
Bathroom remodel like for like, drywall at bathroom, floor tiles, shower tiles, paint, toilet, sink, shower pan. plumbing & electrical remains, add recessed lights, 1-receptacle.
$19,020 · Complete
Plumbing PermitApr 17
Bathroom remodel like for like. shower pan, replace shower valve and angle valves.

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