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31-33 Prescott Ct

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0143027 2 units · 3 fl · 1910

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 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 31-33 Prescott Ct 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 1910
2 or more units
2 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 1910
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
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area2,460 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0143027
Ownership

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

Mailing address
236 West Portal Ave #778 San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
December 24, 2019

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31 Prescott Ct, San Francisco, CA 94133
33 Prescott Ct, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 31-33 Prescott Ct in Telegraph Hill, built in 1910 and currently owned by Bernal Builders Group LLC, underwent significant renovations in 2020 with a comprehensive $100,000 project that included adding a new master suite at the ground floor, remodeling the second and third floors, restoring exterior facades, and adding a roof deck. This major renovation was accompanied by a $65,000 foundation upgrade, $80,000 kitchen and bathroom remodels in both units, and electrical and plumbing upgrades for the entire building. The building's systems received substantial improvements in 2021 with upgraded HVAC mechanical systems for both units. Historical records show earlier maintenance including window replacements and door repairs in 2008, and egress stair rebuilds in 2005.

Recent concerns have been raised about the building's stairway safety as of June 2024, with complaints about steep steps and lack of handrails. During the 2020 renovation period, there were some neighborhood disruptions including a concrete pour that blocked the alleyway and a complaint about work beyond the permitted scope regarding a balcony installation, though these issues were promptly addressed by building inspectors. The property has maintained its basic infrastructure, with records showing new water service installation in 2012 and various annual maintenance work. The building's location and age have made it susceptible to minor external issues such as graffiti on mailboxes, which was reported and resolved in 2018. The most recent building permit records indicate that all major renovation work from the 2020-2021 period has been completed successfully, though the status of the stairway safety complaint from 2024 remains to be fully addressed in the records.

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Risk rating

How 31-33 Prescott Ct'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
29thpercentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 486 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
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 26%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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31-33 Prescott Ct event timeline

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2024
DBI Complaint Jun 25
Date last observed: 24-jun-24; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling stairway safety; ; additional information: steep steps no handrail;
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