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477-479 Burnett Ave

Twin Peaks, SF 94131 2779019 2 units · 2 fl · 1965

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low 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 Twin Peaks — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Twin Peaks average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 477-479 Burnett 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 1965
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1965
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1965
Total area3,030 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2779019
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Bozorgi Najmi Trustee 477 Burnett Ave San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
December 31, 1987

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479 Burnett Ave, San Francisco, CA 94131
477 Burnett Ave, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The property at 477-479 Burnett Avenue in Twin Peaks is a 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1965, currently owned by Najmi Bozorgi Living Trust. The building's history shows significant modifications and compliance efforts, most notably the contentious legalization of a third unit on the ground floor, which was built without proper permits. This process began in 2002 and included multiple permit applications and extensions, with the final permit (201104274920) issued in 2011 for completing work and obtaining final inspections, costing $50,000. Additional improvements include the addition of a half-bathroom in the basement (2007), comprehensive plumbing and electrical work for the bathroom installation (2008), and more recent electrical corrections in early 2024.

The building's record includes two notable complaints: one in 2013 regarding illegal units and construction (which is currently not active) and an earlier one in 1998 concerning various maintenance issues including a broken window and unsafe doorway (which was resolved in two months). Recent activity around the property has primarily consisted of external incidents including multiple reports of illegal parking (most recently in October 2024), graffiti (with an open case from April 2024), and abandoned vehicle reports (resolved in 2023). The property has undergone various improvements over the years, such as the attempted parking modifications in the 1980s and 1990s, though these permits were ultimately withdrawn or cancelled. A 2012 fire complaint regarding weeds and grass was promptly corrected the same day. The building's most recent permitting activity shows a focus on correcting administrative details, as seen in the January 2024 electrical permit amendment.

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Risk rating

How 477-479 Burnett 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
93rdpercentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 12 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Neighborhood location

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DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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477-479 Burnett Ave event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Mar 03
Date last observed: 02-mar-26; time last observed: 03/02/2026; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other building; other electrical; ; additional information: we were directed by pge to have an inspector come out and look at our meter for gas and electric, which is supplied to multiple units with no sub meters. ;
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