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753-759 Columbus Ave

North Beach, SF 94133 0090025 5 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 North Beach
At or below average
avg 2.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the North Beach average of 2.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 753-759 Columbus Ave 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 1907
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NBEACH
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area2,736 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0090025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bianchi Family Trust 2013
Mailing address
Bianchi Craig H & Linda Car 5953 Arthur Dr Pleasanton CA 94588
Last sale
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753 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
757 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
759 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
755 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The Bianchi Family Trust 2013 owns this 5-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building located at 753-759 Columbus Avenue in North Beach, constructed in 1907. The property has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance work over the years, with the most recent being a $22,500 reroofing project completed in 2022, and a water heater replacement in 2018. The building has an active plumbing and electrical history, including a substantial 2004 restaurant renovation involving fire suppression system installation, which is currently the subject of a 2024 complaint regarding expired permits. The property has experienced multiple garbage and debris issues in the immediate vicinity throughout 2024-2025, with several cases involving abandoned items and sidewalk blockages being reported and resolved.

The commercial portion of the building (formerly Luisa's Since 1959) underwent several changes in the early 2000s, including a 2005 expansion and 2004 remodeling project, though faced challenges including a permit violation in 2004. Recent fire safety complaints related to combustible materials and shared spaces were documented between 2019 and 2023, with most issues being corrected upon inspection. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to infrastructure needs, with historical records indicating pattern of reroofing work (2006 and 2022) and various electrical upgrades. Two street space permits were issued in 2012, and routine inspections have occurred, though a 2024 complaint regarding expired permits remains active.

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Risk rating

How 753-759 Columbus Ave'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
33th percentile

Out of 362 buildings in this neighborhood, 243 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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 severity forecast
No violation 48.4%
Moderate concern 28.4%
Severe concern 23.2%
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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753-759 Columbus Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 16
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestApr 30
Garbage and debris

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