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372 West Portal Ave

West Portal, SF 94127 2483011 12 units · 3 fl · 1927

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems 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 West Portal — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.0
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the West Portal average of 2.0.

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 372 West Portal 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 1927
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
WPORTL
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 1927
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area10,670 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2483011
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Jo Ann Kelly 5410 Via Carancho San Diego CA 92111
Last sale
March 04, 1994

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story apartment building at 372 West Portal Ave, constructed in 1927 and owned by Joseph E. and Ann M. Tru Basuino, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements over the past decade. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $120,000, demonstrating compliance with seismic safety requirements. Between 2016-2017, the property addressed multiple safety concerns including repairs to fire escape ladders, stairway repairs, and various violations regarding fire safety equipment such as extinguishers and alarms. The building's fire safety systems have required regular attention, with multiple fire alarm and extinguisher inspections showing "Condition Corrected" status, and several false alarms recorded between 2016-2023.

Recent maintenance activities include awning replacements in 2018-2019, window updates in 2008, and plumbing improvements. The property has experienced some recurring plumbing issues, with complaints about wastewater backups occurring in both 2016 and most recently in December 2024, when there was a sewage backup from a side vent. Other recent maintenance matters include several 311 calls regarding various building upkeep issues, such as graffiti removal, tree maintenance, and garbage disposal concerns, showing the building requires ongoing attention to exterior maintenance. The building's history includes several fire safety violations from 2001 that were resolved, and while most current systems appear to be maintained, the frequency of fire system-related incidents suggests ongoing monitoring of building systems is necessary.

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Risk rating

How 372 West Portal 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
4thpercentile

Out of 24 buildings in this neighborhood, 23 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
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 82%
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

372 West Portal Ave event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Jul 06
Online electrical permit: 1 of buildings with more than 12 dwelling units and non-residential occupany - building up to 3 floors. upgrade of existing fire alarm system to add power supply and 34 low frequency sounders to all sleeping areas, as per sffd code 1103.7.6.1.
Issued
Fire ComplaintApr 16
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems

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