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975 Burnett Ave

Twin Peaks, SF 94131 2847045 18 units · 3 fl · 1963

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 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.

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 975 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 1963
2 or more units
18 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.

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 1963
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
Units18
Floors3
Year built1963
Total area16,967 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2847045
Ownership

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

Mailing address
49 Powell St Fl 4 San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
April 29, 2019

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Initial analysis

The 18-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 975 Burnett Avenue in Twin Peaks, built in 1963 and owned by SF Multifamily V Property O, has undergone significant renovations and faced various maintenance challenges over the past two decades. Most recently, in December 2023, the building received violations related to sleeping area requirements, and there was a cancelled permit in March 2024 for upgrading the fire alarm system to meet current codes with low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. The building has experienced recurring fire safety system issues, with multiple violations and complaints related to alarm systems between 2007 and 2019, including the most recent violations showing non-compliance with sleeping area requirements. A substantial upgrade was completed in 2015 with the installation of 6 moment frames for seismic soft-story retrofitting, bringing the building into compliance with seismic safety standards.

Recent improvements to the property have included extensive unit renovations, such as the addition of 4 new units (2 on the ground level and 2 on the second level) per ordinance 162-16, though this permit remains filed as of 2021. Between 2019 and 2021, units underwent substantial upgrades including new bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen appliances, and plumbing fixtures. The building's maintenance history shows regular updates to individual units, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical system improvements, and plumbing upgrades like the installation of solar water heating systems in 2016. While the building has faced various maintenance issues, including a 2022 complaint about an electric stove and a 2021 concern about a noisy hot water system, most violations have been promptly addressed, with the exception of the recent violations regarding sleeping area requirements and fire alarm system compliance.

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Risk rating

How 975 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
28thpercentile

Out of 172 buildings in this neighborhood, 124 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
43%
No DBI
violation
57%
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.

Building size

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

Number of units

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 57%
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

975 Burnett Ave event timeline

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

2026
Planning Record Jun 04
Request for zoning verification letter
Closed - Issued
Building PermitMar 27
Revision to f/a permit 202511250410. remove smoke detector and horn strobe inside unit 19.

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