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39-41 Chenery St

Glen Park, SF 94131 6657055 2 units · 2 fl · 1961

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Glen Park — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Glen Park average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 39-41 Chenery 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 1961
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1961
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1961
Total area4,106 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6657055
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Spierer Mitchell D & Laruen 41 Chenery St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
June 06, 2022

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41 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131
39 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The duplex property at 39-41 Chenery Street in Glen Park was built in 1961 and has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years. Most recently, in 2022, the building underwent stair replacement work to address non-compliance issues, followed by a sewer repair in 2020. There were multiple tenant buyouts recorded between 2021 and 2023, with the most substantial being two buyouts at 47 Chenery Street totaling $235,000 in 2023. The building's infrastructure has seen various improvements, including back deck repairs in 2016 and roofing work in 2005, though the roofing permit expired without completion verification.

The property has experienced several maintenance and service issues in recent years, with the most concerning being a sewage backup incident from the side sewer vent reported in November 2024. Other notable incidents include a tree-related property damage case (August 2023) and multiple street cleaning and parking enforcement issues. Historical records from 2007 indicate several fire safety violations related to exit door arrangements, extinguisher maintenance, and operating without proper permits; however, these were all subsequently closed with conditions corrected. The building's recent permit history shows ongoing attention to maintenance, particularly focusing on safety compliance issues such as stairs and deck repairs, suggesting active management of the property's structural and safety requirements.

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Risk rating

How 39-41 Chenery 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
85thpercentile

Out of 364 buildings in this neighborhood, 55 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 12%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

39-41 Chenery St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jul 31
Install sheetrock and ceiling insulation in garage/ground floor.
$3,000 · Issued
Building PermitJul 15
(2) remodel bathrooms in kind at 2nd & 3rd floor. approximately 48sf each.

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