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426 Hearst Ave

Sunnyside, SF 94112 3116050 2 units · 1 fl · 1922

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Sunnyside
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Sunnyside average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 426 Hearst 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 1922
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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
Units2
Floors1
Year built1922
Total area2,385 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3116050
Ownership

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

Owner name
Angel S/Evangeline P Fontan
Mailing address
Angel & Evangeline Fontanil 426 Hearst Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
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Initial analysis

This 2-unit multi-family residential building, located at 426 Hearst Avenue in the Sunnyside neighborhood, was constructed in 1922 and is currently owned by Angel S/evangeline P Fontan. The property's most significant current concerns relate to multiple open fire code violations issued in November 2024, which include issues with rated doors, sprinkler system service requirements, and emergency lighting illumination. These recent violations join a troubling pattern, as the building has received three previous sets of fire code violations between 2018-2019, though some of those were subsequently abated.

The property's maintenance history shows minimal documented repairs, with only one recorded reroofing project completed in 1990. Recent environmental and maintenance issues in the vicinity of the property have been frequent, particularly regarding garbage and debris, with multiple incidents reported between September 2024 and January 2025. There are also two open tree maintenance concerns from July and August 2024 regarding overgrown and damaged trees. A notable tenant buyout occurred in July 2020 involving two tenants at a nearby address (411 Edna Street) with a settlement of $19,267.

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Risk rating

How 426 Hearst 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
56th percentile

Out of 129 buildings in this neighborhood, 57 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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

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

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 65.3%
Moderate concern 20.4%
Severe concern 14.3%
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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