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297-299 Corbett Ave

Corona Heights, SF 94114 2659036 4 units · 4 fl · 1927

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Corona Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.3
32
FewerMore

This building has 32 novs (7y), above the Corona Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 297-299 Corbett 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
4 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.

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
Units4
Floors4
Year built1927
Total area2,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2659036
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
13 Pelican Ct Petaluma CA 94954
Last sale

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297 Corbett Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
299 Corbett Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 297-299 Corbett Avenue is a 4-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1927, currently owned by Zidan LLC. The building is marked as a Tier 3 non-compliant soft-story structure, with ongoing violations filed in 2019 related to failure to complete required seismic retrofit work, despite having obtained permits in 2019 for an $80,000 retrofit project. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the past 20 years, including official complaints in 2013 regarding inadequate heating systems (subsequently addressed with the installation of a wall furnace), and a 2011 incident involving bedbug infestation and heating problems. Electrical system concerns have been persistent, with complaints in 2011 about unauthorized meter connections affecting utility bills, and in 2008 regarding hazardous wiring.

Recent building permits show various maintenance work, including multiple inspections and system updates. Of particular note is a recent complaint from August 2023 regarding potential fire safety concerns in the garage area, where paints and related materials were reportedly stored. The property has also undergone several infrastructure improvements, including gas line installations for water heaters and heating system upgrades in 2019. Historical records from the 1990s show earlier maintenance work such as reroofing and shower pan repairs, though these permits have expired. The building's history shows a pattern of addressing basic habitability requirements, particularly around heating systems, while more recent concerns focus on seismic safety compliance and periodic infrastructure maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 297-299 Corbett 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
6thpercentile

Out of 348 buildings in this neighborhood, 327 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
40%
No DBI
violation
60%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 60%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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297-299 Corbett Ave event timeline

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2026
Building Violation (NOV) Jul 16 Serious
Building violation
The crrawl space containing the furnace and the water heater has opening framing at the ceiling. all r2 structures require a one hour fire…
Building Violation (NOV)Jul 16
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