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33-35 Surrey St

Glen Park, SF 94131 6741014 2 units · 2 fl · 1963

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 Glen Park
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Glen Park average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 33-35 Surrey 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 1963
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 built1963
Total area2,380 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6741014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Helmke Alexander & Alyssa
Mailing address
412 Hearst Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
090408

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33 Surrey St, San Francisco, CA 94131
35 Surrey St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The 33-35 Surrey Street property is a 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building located in Glen Park, built in 1963 and currently owned by Alexander & Alyssa Helmke. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with particular attention to renewable energy and modernization. Most notably, in 2023, the building received a furnace replacement, and in 2010-2011, two photovoltaic arrays were installed, totaling 4,928 watts of solar capacity, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable energy. The electrical system has seen substantial upgrades, including a 200-amp underground conversion in 2003, an electrical panel upgrade from 70 to 100 amps in 2011, and comprehensive rewiring and circuit installations for kitchen and bathroom renovations. The building has received consistent maintenance and improvements, including window replacements (2012), multiple kitchen remodels (2009, 2011), bathroom renovations (2011), and exterior maintenance including siding replacement and stairway repairs (2009).

The property's maintenance record shows regular upkeep and modernization efforts, with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability. The most recent significant interior work was the 2023 furnace replacement, while earlier improvements included the installation of energy-efficient lighting and high-efficacy fixtures in various rooms (2011). Of particular note is a tenant buyout that occurred at a nearby address (41 Surrey Street) in August 2021 for $45,000, though this event is not directly related to the 33-35 Surrey Street property. The building's comprehensive renovation history and system upgrades suggest active management and maintenance by the current owners, with no recorded safety or habitability issues in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 33-35 Surrey 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
87th percentile

Out of 364 buildings in this neighborhood, 47 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.

Neighborhood location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.6%
Moderate concern 11.2%
Severe concern 5.1%
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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33-35 Surrey St event timeline

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

2023
Plumbing Permit Mar 06
Work category: 1m; like-for-like furnace replacement.
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