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39 Miguel St

Glen Park, SF 94131 6665028B 2 units · 5 fl · 1958

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 Miguel 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 1958
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 1958
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
Floors5
Year built1958
Total area5,017 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6665028B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
39 Miguel St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
November 22, 1999

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Initial analysis

39 Miguel St is a two-unit, five-story multi-family residential building located in Glen Park, built in 1958 and owned by Ghotbi Muhammad S. The property has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the years, most notably a major renovation in 2002-2004 that converted three units to two, repaired dry rot, updated electrical and plumbing systems, and installed a fire sprinkler system (though this work generated some violations related to permits at the time). More recent improvements include a bedroom and bathroom remodel with skylights in 2013, the installation of a garage electric vehicle charging station in 2012, and solar panel installation in 2011. The building has received several inspections and completed various upgrades, including a 400-amp electrical service installation in 2009 and furnace installation in 2009.

The property has experienced some compliance issues in the past, particularly during the 2002-2004 renovation period, including violations related to drainage systems that required separation from the neighboring building (37 Miguel St) and unauthorized sprinkler installations. These violations were ultimately abated in 2014. A more recent complaint was filed in June 2024 regarding unpermitted construction in the rear and concerns about a potential unlicensed unit above the garage used as a short-term rental, though this complaint is marked as not active. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including window replacements in 1997 and 1993, reroofing in 1996, and various plumbing and electrical services. Recent 311 calls mostly relate to street and sidewalk conditions rather than building-specific issues, with the most recent being a sidewalk defect reported in October 2024.

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Risk rating

How 39 Miguel 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
65thpercentile

Out of 364 buildings in this neighborhood, 127 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
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
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 Miguel St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Apr 14
Revision to pa# 202503051619: reconstruction of rotted portions of existing stair with waterproofing membrane, no change in configuration.
$10,000 · Complete
Building PermitMar 05
Wood destroying pets and organisms inspection report was performed: damage to stucco, stairs, and other exterior areas of the property. report suggests exposing damaged areas and repairing with pt lumber. work area is less than 30% of property sq. (work is not street visible)

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