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260 26Th Ave

Lake Street, SF 94121 1385022 5 units · 2 fl · 1963

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Lake Street
At or below average
avg 0.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lake Street average of 0.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 260 26Th 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 1963
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1963
Total area4,320 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1385022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kwan Ying-Yee Bernardatte
Mailing address
260 26th Ave Apt 5 San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
090413

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Initial analysis

The two-story, five-unit multi-family residential building at 260 26th Avenue, owned by Kwan Ying-yee Bernardatte and constructed in 1963, has undergone several significant safety and maintenance improvements over the past decades. Most recently, in December 2024, the building received an upgrade to its fire alarm system to comply with current fire code requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and an updated fire panel, with a total cost of $26,300. The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2019 under Tier 3 requirements, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety regulations. Other major maintenance work has included reroofing in 2015, window replacement in 2003, and various structural improvements including dry rot and termite repairs in 1994.

The building had a notable cluster of fire safety violations in December 2002, when multiple issues were identified including problems with combustible storage, smoke enclosure door closers, and fire escape ladders, though all these violations were abated by February 2003. Since then, there have been no recorded fire safety violations, and the building has maintained regular inspections, including a routine inspection in 2008. The property's more recent history shows attention to ongoing maintenance and safety requirements, particularly focusing on seismic retrofitting and fire safety system upgrades. The surrounding area has experienced typical urban issues as documented in 311 calls, including reports of abandoned vehicles, street cleaning needs, and graffiti, though these external matters are generally unrelated to the building's condition or management.

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Risk rating

How 260 26Th 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
28th percentile

Out of 660 buildings in this neighborhood, 475 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

Number of units

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.3%
Moderate concern 20.9%
Severe concern 10.8%
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

260 26Th Ave event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Dec 27
Upgrade existing fire alarm system to comply with sffc section 1103.7.6
$26,300 · Complete
Electrical PermitDec 23
Online electrical permit: 60 of buildings of 6 dwelling units or less. modification of an existing fire alarm system by upgrading the fire panel, update all existing devices to be compatible with new facp and provide low frequency sounders in all sleeping areas to meet

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