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49-51 Barcelona Ave

Anza Vista, SF 94115 1113007 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 49-51 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
Blocklot1113007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Schouest Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Schouest Nathan Tully & Mel 49 - 51 Barcelona Ave San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
043021

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49 Barcelona Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
51 Barcelona Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 49-51 Barcelona Avenue, located in the Anza Vista neighborhood, has undergone significant renovations and improvements since 2020. Most notably, in early 2024, voluntary seismic upgrades were completed in the rear crawl space at a cost of $10,000, demonstrating a commitment to structural safety. The property underwent extensive interior remodeling in 2022, including comprehensive upgrades to multiple kitchens and bathrooms across both floors, installation of skylights, and conversion of a closet into a full bathroom. This renovation, valued at approximately $65,000, was accompanied by substantial plumbing improvements including new fixtures and appliances, and electrical upgrades with new lighting and exhaust fans.

The building's infrastructure has seen significant modernization efforts, with major upgrades including the replacement of 15 windows (6 at the rear in 2022 and 9 street-facing windows in 2021) to improve energy efficiency. In late 2020, the property received important mechanical upgrades including the installation of two new furnaces, A/C systems, tankless water heaters, and a 200-amp electrical panel upgrade with electric vehicle charging stations. The building's maintenance record shows attention to both interior and exterior improvements, with historical 311 complaints from 2019 regarding sidewalk defects (which were addressed during construction) and a recent complaint about receptacle management in 2024 that was resolved promptly. The property has no recorded building code violations or planning code complaints, and all major permits have been completed successfully.

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Risk rating

How 49-51 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
99th percentile

Out of 136 buildings in this neighborhood, 1 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
96%
No DBI
violation
4%
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 permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Property class: single-family home

Single-family homes (class A) have distinct violation and complaint patterns from multi-family buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 87.2%
Moderate concern 10.9%
Severe concern 1.9%
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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The story over time

49-51 Barcelona Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Aug 27
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 202012221528. all work is complete.
$1 · Complete
Electrical PermitJun 20
Renew permit#e20201223967: upgrade main panel to 200 amp panels, add two car charges in garage, upgrade all wires to yomex wires, install recess lites, wall outlets, smoke detectors and two new sub panels.

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