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54-56 Barcelona Ave

Anza Vista, SF 94115 1114024 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 54-56 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 statusNone
Blocklot1114024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wong Della M
Mailing address
578 18th Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
000000

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56 Barcelona Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
54 Barcelona Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

Located in San Francisco's Anza Vista neighborhood, 54-56 Barcelona Avenue is a two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1948, currently owned by Della M Wong. The well-maintained two-story structure has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent major work completed in 2019 involving the replacement of approximately 800 square feet of stucco on the building's right side, costing $15,000. Prior upgrades include a comprehensive window replacement project in 2008, during which 24 windows were installed with vinyl replacements, and electrical system improvements in 2014 when individual 200-amp meters were installed for each unit.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and modernization efforts, including gas line extensions in 2022 and earlier renovations in the early 2000s involving basement sheetrock replacement along with electrical and plumbing work. A reroofing project was completed in 1992, though this permit is now expired. The property has experienced minimal issues requiring external intervention, with only standard urban maintenance matters recorded through 311 calls, such as pavement defects in 2017 and a streetlight repair in 2010. Importantly, there has been only one recorded fire incident - an unintentional alarm system activation with no fire or civilian injuries. The building's permit and maintenance records suggest ongoing investment in property improvements, with no significant patterns of maintenance issues or safety concerns evident in the available data.

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Risk rating

How 54-56 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
89th percentile

Out of 136 buildings in this neighborhood, 15 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
92%
No DBI
violation
8%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 88.6%
Moderate concern 9.3%
Severe concern 2.1%
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

54-56 Barcelona Ave event timeline

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

2022
Plumbing Permit Jul 14
Work category: 1p; gas houseline ext
Expired
Plumbing PermitJul 14
Work category: 1p; gas houseline ext

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