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27-41 San Jose Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3635005 19 units · 3 fl · 1909

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 Inner Mission
Above average
avg 2.6
17
FewerMore

This building has 17 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 27-41 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 1909
2 or more units
19 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
VALEN
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 1909
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
Units19
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area22,114 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3635005
Ownership

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

Mailing address
220 Montgomery St Fl 20 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
081420

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

1134 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1138 A Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
41 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
1128 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1138 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
27 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
1130 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1142 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1132 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
33 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
1136 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1140 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 19-unit multi-family residential building at 27-41 San Jose Ave, located in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood, was constructed in 1909 and includes commercial space. The property has undergone numerous renovations and improvements over the past several years, with significant work in both residential units and ground-floor commercial spaces. Most recently, in 2023, there were compliance-related improvements to a walk-in cooler and associated plumbing work, though a building complaint from November 2023 indicates possible ongoing unpermitted construction work. The building has a history of addressing maintenance and safety issues, including a 2016-2017 period where multiple units underwent kitchen and bathroom remodels, and a 2015 sewer replacement project.

The property has experienced some concerning safety and habitability issues in its recent history, including several fire safety violations in 2023 related to sleeping area requirements and fire extinguishers, though these have been largely addressed. Earlier concerns from 2006 regarding heating, smoke detectors, and building safety were resolved by March 2007. There have been multiple instances of work being performed without proper permits, particularly in 2022, and recurring issues with building maintenance and safety requirements, including blocked exits and fire safety equipment, though most recent violations appear to be addressed. The building's recent maintenance history shows regular improvements and responses to code requirements, with several completed permits for unit upgrades and commercial space renovations. Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily relate to external building maintenance and neighborhood issues such as graffiti and sidewalk conditions.

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Risk rating

How 27-41 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
5th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2261 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
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.

Number of units

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

Property class

The assessor's property-class code, which correlates with building type and the violation rates the model expects. This code is grouped with other less-common classes.

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 9.1%
Moderate concern 65.9%
Severe concern 24.9%
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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27-41 San Jose Ave event timeline

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2026
Building Violation (NOV) Mar 30 Serious
Building violation
Repair or replace all water damaged, buckling wood flooring in the kitchen of #1138-a including in front of the dishwasher. provide an inta…
Building Violation (NOV)Mar 30
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