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41-43 Barcelona Ave

Anza Vista, SF 94115 1113008 3 units · 2 fl · 1948

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 41-43 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
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1948
Total area4,855 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1113008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bastian Tony George & Araxy
Mailing address
1230 Monterey Blvd San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
021114

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41 Barcelona Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
43 Barcelona Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 41-43 Barcelona Avenue, owned by Tony George & Araxy Bastian, was constructed in 1948 and is located in the Anza Vista neighborhood. The property experienced a significant fire in late 2008 that resulted in extensive damage throughout the three-story structure, particularly affecting the lightwell, rear deck, and all three levels, with destruction to mechanical and electrical systems and windows. Following this incident, the building underwent substantial rehabilitation work from 2010-2014, including a complete electrical rewiring (200-amp service with three meters, multiple circuits, and new fixtures), plumbing updates (shower installations, new laundry facilities, and water heaters), and structural repairs including rear deck work and various permit finalizations. More recent improvements include multiple permits for street space and sidewalk repairs in 2014, new shower installations, and various other maintenance work.

The property has faced several maintenance challenges over the years, including multiple instances of sewer backup issues reported between 2008-2010, and various building complaints regarding unauthorized modifications, water damage, and other issues. A significant building complaint was filed in 2020 regarding alleged illegal unit modifications creating privacy and view concerns, though this complaint was eventually marked as not active in 2022. While the majority of historical violations related to the 2008 fire were officially abated by 2014, there remains a pattern of maintenance issues that have required ongoing attention, particularly regarding sewer infrastructure, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls related to sewer problems between 2007-2010. Three expired mechanical permits from 2012/2014 for furnace installations at both addresses indicate some pattern of permit follow-up requirements. The property currently appears to be actively maintained, with the most recent building permitting activity relating to sidewalk maintenance in 2014 and some utility-related work in 2023.

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Risk rating

How 41-43 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
25th percentile

Out of 136 buildings in this neighborhood, 102 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 53.1%
Moderate concern 29.3%
Severe concern 17.6%
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

41-43 Barcelona Ave event timeline

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

2020
DBI Complaint May 15
Date last observed: 03-jan-20; time last observed: 11am; identity of person performing the work: previos homeowner?; floor: bottom; unit: bottom; exact location: in-law unit; building type: residence/dwelling illegal unit; work beyond scope of permit; ; additional information: an addition was added to the bottom floor. it was built out past the other adjoining units creating privacy and view issues.;
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