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33-37 Barcelona Ave

Anza Vista, SF 94115 1113009 3 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 33-37 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 area3,113 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1113009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ferguson Dean & Gardner Eli
Mailing address
33 - 37 Barcelona Ave San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
052604

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33 Barcelona Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
35 Barcelona Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
37 Barcelona Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building at 33-37 Barcelona Avenue in Anza Vista, owned by Ferguson Dean & Gardner Eli, has a complex history primarily marked by significant fire damage and subsequent extensive repairs. In late 2008, following a fire incident at the adjacent property (41 Barcelona Ave), this building sustained cosmetic damage requiring sheetrock removal from ceilings and walls, as well as roof covering damage with some charring on rafters. These damages triggered a series of comprehensive repairs in 2009-2010, including a $300,000 project to repair fire damage, modify kitchens, and improve unit layouts, along with the complete rewiring of the building in August 2009. The renovation work also encompassed plumbing updates, including the installation of new water lines, bathroom fixtures, and three 70,000 BTU furnaces with ductwork for all units.

The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention to roofing issues, with multiple roofing projects documented, including a $14,500 reroofing project in August 2009. Regular inspections have been conducted over the years, with records showing routine housing inspections in 1996, 2000, and 2003, all of which were resolved without noted violations. While a construction-related complaint was filed in June 2009 regarding work occurring before 7:00 a.m., it was promptly addressed the following day. The most recent building-related activities recorded were routine service requests in 2015 for street cleaning and water service, which were both resolved. The extensive repairs and upgrades completed between 2009-2010 suggest a thorough remediation of the fire damage and a significant modernization of the building's systems and amenities.

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Risk rating

How 33-37 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
40th percentile

Out of 136 buildings in this neighborhood, 82 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 65.5%
Moderate concern 21.5%
Severe concern 13.0%
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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