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95 Heather Ave

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1041014 18 units · 3 fl · 1954

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Jordan Park/Laurel Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.9
14
FewerMore

This building has 14 novs (7y), above the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 95 Heather 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 1954
2 or more units
18 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1954
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
Units18
Floors3
Year built1954
Total area7,560 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1041014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Bernard Julie Mae & David J P O Box 507 San Geronimo CA 94963
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The three-story, 18-unit multi-family residential building at 95 Heather Ave, owned by Bernard Fmly Trust and constructed in 1954, has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over the past decade. Most notably, in late 2021, there was a series of concerning incidents involving heating systems, including complaints of inadequate heat and a burnt sheetrock situation around a water heater, along with unauthorized construction work in unit 18. These issues required multiple violations to be addressed, resulting in subsequent repair work in 2022. The building underwent substantial improvements in 2012 following fire-related damage, including interior repairs, seismic upgrades, and window/door replacements costing $860,000. Between 2013-2014, the property received significant plumbing and electrical updates, including the installation of new tankless water heaters, plumbing modifications in all units, electrical rewiring, and a retrofit of the fire alarm system.

Historical records show ongoing maintenance and safety improvements, such as a boiler replacement in 2013 and various unit-specific repairs. The building has experienced multiple fire alarm activations, though none resulted in actual fires or injuries, and there have been several routine inspections revealing various safety compliance issues. The most recent major tenant buyout occurred in January 2022, totaling $17,618.12 for one tenant. The property has also faced periodic exterior maintenance challenges, as evidenced by multiple recent 311 calls regarding debris and furniture removal from the property vicinity between September 2024 and December 2024.

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Risk rating

How 95 Heather 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

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
1stpercentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 269 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
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 80%
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

95 Heather Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Jan 27
Building violation
"it is the property owner's responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection as scheduled on this…
Building Violation (NOV)Jan 27
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