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97 Fortuna Ave

Anza Vista, SF 94115 1115001 6 units · 2 fl · 1951

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Anza Vista — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.3
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Anza Vista average of 1.3.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 97 Fortuna 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 1951
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1951
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors2
Year built1951
Total area4,410 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1115001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1718 16th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
January 05, 2012

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

75 Terra Vista Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
97 Fortuna Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
71 Terra Vista Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
77 Terra Vista Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
73 Terra Vista Ave, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 97 Fortuna Ave (also known as 71-81 Terra Vista Ave) has undergone significant changes since its construction in 1951. Most notably, the property completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2022, which included multiple revisions to the shearwall placements, though there were initial compliance issues that resulted in violations in 2019. Between 2018-2020, the building underwent major expansion work, adding three new dwelling units (ADUs) with associated kitchen and bathroom facilities, while legalizing an additional unit. The construction period saw several compliance issues, with multiple building complaints filed in 2012 regarding unpermitted electrical, plumbing, and structural work, though these violations were eventually abated. Recent activity includes construction underway as of early 2024, with multiple permits issued for unit 71B and 71C involving electrical and plumbing work. There have been some tenant concerns about construction practices, including reports of dust, possible asbestos, and mold in 2022 and 2023, though these complaints were marked as not active. The building's major systems have been consistently updated, with recent plumbing and electrical work permitted and ongoing as of 2024. While the property has experienced multiple violations and complaints over the years, particularly during periods of renovation, the most recent work appears to be properly permitted and follows current building codes.

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Risk rating

How 97 Fortuna 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
12thpercentile

Out of 136 buildings in this neighborhood, 120 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 52%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

97 Fortuna Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 26
Garbage and debris
human waste or urine
311 RequestMay 22
Pavement defect

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