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57-59 Barcelona Ave

Anza Vista, SF 94115 1113006 2 units · 2 fl · 1948

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 Anza Vista
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 57-59 Barcelona 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 1948
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 built1948
Total area3,956 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1113006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Karina Lee 2009 Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Karina Lee,trustee 57 Barcelona Ave San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
102610

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57 Barcelona Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
59 Barcelona Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The property at 57-59 Barcelona Ave is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Anza Vista, built in 1948 and currently owned by the Karina Lee 2009 Living Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, most notably a substantial remodel completed in 2012 costing $89,000, which connected the ground floor garage to the second floor unit via a new staircase, added a bedroom, bathroom, family room, and laundry facilities, and included deck recladding and window replacements. Infrastructure upgrades have included the installation of a radiant heating system with a new boiler and hot water tank in 2013, as well as recent electrical improvements such as a 240V charging station installation in September 2023.

The building has maintained its systems through various upgrades, including an attempted window replacement project in 2003 (permit expired) and a 1994 reroofing project (permit expired) that seemingly predates the current owner's tenure. Recent plumbing work in July 2022 involved gas houseline extensions, though one permit was canceled. The property has also seen environmental improvements, including the installation of solar PV modules in 2012. The surrounding area has experienced typical urban maintenance issues as evidenced by 311 calls, with recent concerns primarily related to pavement defects in 2023 and general street maintenance. A notable cluster of 311 calls between 2020 and 2023 suggests active management of shared space and public area concerns, with several cases related to proper signage and enforcement. The building's maintenance history indicates regular updates to keep systems modern and maintain resident comfort, with particular attention paid to heating, electrical, and structural elements over the years.

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Risk rating

How 57-59 Barcelona 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
75th percentile

Out of 136 buildings in this neighborhood, 34 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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 66.3%
Moderate concern 18.4%
Severe concern 15.4%
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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57-59 Barcelona Ave event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Sep 29
Work category: 1m; removing existing boiler and replacing with 150k btu for radiant heat and dhw production. installing new system feeder tank. backflow prevention device removal info. make: watts model: 1/2" lf009qt serial# 08763
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