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52-54 Eastwood Dr

Westwood Park, SF 94112 3177022 2 units · 2 fl · 1917

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Westwood Park
At or below average
avg 4.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Westwood Park average of 4.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 52-54 Eastwood Dr 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 1917
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1D
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
Floors2
Year built1917
Total area2,704 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3177022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chen Jinyu & Si
Mailing address
54 Eastwood Dr San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
122217

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52 Eastwood Dr, San Francisco, CA 94112
54 Eastwood Dr, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The property at 52-54 Eastwood Drive is a 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1917, currently owned by Chen Jinyu & Si. The building has undergone several significant modifications over the past 25 years, with the most recent substantial renovation occurring in 2014, involving the addition of bathrooms in both units and other improvements at a cost of $82,000. Notably, there has been historical controversy regarding the building's occupancy status, with multiple violations recorded in 2007 for unauthorized unit conversions, particularly concerning the detached garage, which was reportedly converted into living space with kitchen and bathroom facilities. These violations were eventually abated by October 2007, reverting the property back to its legal two-unit status.

In recent years, there have been concerns about the property's compliance with zoning regulations, particularly regarding a 2022 complaint about the property's unit designation and occupancy restrictions, suggesting there was a requirement for the ground floor unit to be occupied only by senior citizens or handicapped persons. The building has also experienced some maintenance issues as evidenced by a 2023 fire violation for overgrown grass and weeds, which was promptly addressed. The property has had limited recent maintenance records, with several open 311 calls from January 2025 related to various issues such as illegal parking and garbage concerns, though these appear to be more related to street conditions than the building itself. Recent inspections and complaints suggest ongoing scrutiny of the property's unit configuration and use, particularly in relation to its original RH-1(D) zoning designation.

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Risk rating

How 52-54 Eastwood Dr'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
50th percentile

Out of 6 buildings in this neighborhood, 3 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
46%
No DBI
violation
54%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 36.2%
Moderate concern 35.9%
Severe concern 27.8%
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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The story over time

52-54 Eastwood Dr event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Feb 20
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
$11,500 · Complete
DBI ComplaintJan 28
Date last observed: 27-jan-26; time last observed: 6 pm; identity of person performing the work: this work has been completed.; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; ; additional information: the entire sidewalk in front of the driveway is painted orange and is very slippery. i cannot find any permit to paint the sidewalk in front of the house. it is dangerous. can this be abated?;

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