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48-50 Barcelona Ave

Anza Vista, SF 94115 1114023 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 48-50 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 area2,934 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1114023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Betty Chu Fong Martial Trus
Mailing address
Betty Chu Fong, Trustee 50 Barcelona Ave San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
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50 Barcelona Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
48 Barcelona Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 48 Barcelona Avenue in Anza Vista, owned by the Betty Chu Fong Martial Trust, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1948. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, with the most recent work being completed in May 2024, consisting of replacing two front unoccupied balconies with Juliet balconies on the second and third floors at a cost of $6,000. Prior to this, in October 2023, the building received a complete reroofing at a cost of $8,800. The property's maintenance record shows attention to structural improvements, particularly regarding balcony safety and roof integrity.

The building's 311 call history reveals three incidents since 2010, all related to external issues rather than building safety or maintenance. These include two parking-related violations in 2023 (a driveway blocking incident involving a Mazda) and 2020 (sidewalk parking), and an infrastructure issue with a burnt-out streetlight reported in 2010, all of which were resolved through appropriate channels. The property has maintained compliance with building regulations, as evidenced by the complete status of its various permits, including the documented replacement of decorative balconies in the planning records. The building's maintenance history suggests regular upkeep, with recent investments in both safety features (Juliet balconies) and essential systems (new roof).

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Risk rating

How 48-50 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
88th percentile

Out of 136 buildings in this neighborhood, 16 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 80.4%
Moderate concern 15.1%
Severe concern 4.5%
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

48-50 Barcelona Ave event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit May 31
Replacement of two (e) front unoccupied balconies with juliet balconies at the 2nd and 3rd floor
$6,000 · Complete
Planning RecordMay 31
Remove existing decorative balcony at front and replace with new Juliet balcony.

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