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1809-1811 San Jose Ave

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

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 Mission Terrace — not a forecast
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.

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 1910
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
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area2,128 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3145049
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Armando C & Mabel D Borjal, 231 Athens St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
December 17, 1991

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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

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 149 buildings in this neighborhood, 140 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
30%
No DBI
violation
70%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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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 risk forecast
High failure risk 70%
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

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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