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70 Barcelona Ave

Anza Vista, SF 94115 1114026 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 70 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
Blocklot1114026
Ownership

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

Owner name
David To Family Trust
Mailing address
David To Trustee 72 Barcelona Ave San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
091112

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Initial analysis

70 Barcelona Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Anza Vista neighborhood. Built in 1948 and currently owned by the David To Family Trust, this flats and duplex-style property has undergone several significant renovations over the past decades. The most recent improvement was completed in July 2022, involving an extension of the gas house line, which indicates the property is maintaining updates to its utility infrastructure. Prior to this, the building underwent exterior work in 2008 when substantial stucco repairs were completed on the right side of the property, covering an area of approximately 810 square feet, at a cost of $18,000. Historical records show earlier improvements including a complete reroofing project initiated in 1993, though this permit has since expired, and the installation of 18 aluminum windows in 1986, which was successfully completed. While the building has a history of regular maintenance and upgrades, the permitted work suggests a pattern of investing in both exterior aesthetics and essential infrastructure over time.

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Risk rating

How 70 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
77th percentile

Out of 136 buildings in this neighborhood, 31 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.4%
Moderate concern 16.3%
Severe concern 8.2%
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

70 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 housse line ext
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