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20-26 Bellair Pl

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0054028 4 units · 2 fl · 1906

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 Telegraph Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Telegraph Hill average of 1.2.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 20-26 Bellair Pl 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 1906
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1906
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area2,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0054028
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Gonella Michael Trustee 26 Bellair Pl San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
December 27, 2012

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26 Bellair Pl, San Francisco, CA 94133
22 Bellair Pl, San Francisco, CA 94133
24 Bellair Pl, San Francisco, CA 94133
20 Bellair Pl, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The property at 20-26 Bellair Place is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located in Telegraph Hill, built in 1906 and currently owned by the Michael Gonella Revocable Trust. The building has undergone extensive renovations and repairs over the past decade, with significant work completed between 2018-2020 including window replacements, garage structural upgrades, and multiple unit remodels. In 2019-2020, two full apartment remodels were completed, involving new kitchens, bathrooms, electrical systems, and plumbing fixtures, with costs totaling over $300,000. The building's infrastructure has been thoroughly upgraded, including a sewer line replacement in 2013, flue replacements in 2018, and various electrical improvements.

The property experienced some regulatory scrutiny in 2012 regarding water heater installation and safety issues, which were resolved by April 2012. During 2020, there were complaints about non-essential construction work during shelter-in-place orders, though these were not pursued further. Recent maintenance issues have mainly involved external aspects such as sidewalk cleaning and tree maintenance, with records showing some urban infrastructure concerns as of 2023. The building's improvements have generally focused on modernizing systems and addressing maintenance issues, with no recent violations or active complaints on record since 2012. Fire safety records indicate only two minor medical assist calls with no civilian injuries noted.

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Risk rating

How 20-26 Bellair Pl'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
25thpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 513 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
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 31%
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

20-26 Bellair Pl event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 23
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestJan 20
Garbage and debris

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