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1809-1811 San Jose Ave

Mission Terrace, SF 94112 3145049 4 units · 2 fl · 1910

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Mission Terrace
Above average
avg 2.3
3
FewerMore

This building has 3 novs (7y), above the Mission Terrace average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1809-1811 San Jose 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 1910
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area2,128 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3145049
Ownership

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

Owner name
Borjal Family Trust
Mailing address
Armando C & Mabel D Borjal, 231 Athens St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
050500

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1811 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
1809 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The Borjal Family Trust property at 1809-1811 San Jose Ave in Mission Terrace is a two-story mixed-use building with four residential units and commercial space, constructed in 1910. The building's history shows several significant maintenance and compliance issues over the past 15 years, with the most pressing concerns revolving around the commercial storefront. The property has experienced multiple violations of the Vacant Commercial Storefront Ordinance between 2018 and 2023, including an active violation from March 2022 and a recent violation in June 2023. These storefront vacancies led to fines and enforcement actions, though some earlier violations were abated by late 2019.

The building has undergone various improvements and faced multiple maintenance challenges, including stair repairs in 2008 (completed), reroofing in 2006, and a horizontal addition completed in 1989. A routine inspection in May 2008 identified several issues requiring attention, including fire safety concerns, security requirements, and sanitation problems, all of which were subsequently abated. Recent records from 2024 indicate ongoing maintenance attention is needed for various exterior issues, including multiple reports of flooding, tree-related concerns, and public staircase defects. The property also experienced some building code enforcement activity in 2008 related to stair repairs, combustible storage, and various safety requirements, though these issues were ultimately resolved. While many historical permits have been completed or cancelled, the building's most pressing current issues appear to be related to the vacant commercial space and ongoing maintenance needs as evidenced by recent 311 calls and inspections.

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Risk rating

How 1809-1811 San Jose 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
6th percentile

Out of 149 buildings in this neighborhood, 140 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
30%
No DBI
violation
70%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Number of units

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

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 16.8%
Moderate concern 47.4%
Severe concern 35.8%
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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1809-1811 San Jose Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Violation (NOV) Apr 23
Failure to comply with the vacant or abandoned commercial storefront ordinance 52-19 and s.f.b.c 103a.5, monthly monitoring fee section 110a table 1a-k
DBI ComplaintApr 23
Vacant storefront.

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