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283-289 Bartlett St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3643036 4 units · 2 fl · 1926

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 283-289 Bartlett St 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 1926
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 built1926
Total area6,090 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3643036
Ownership

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

Owner name
Jack K Chong Exemption Trus
Mailing address
Dolores Chong, Attorney At 3065 Castro Valley Blvd # 2 Castro Valley CA 94546
Last sale
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285 Bartlett St, San Francisco, CA 94110
289 Bartlett St, San Francisco, CA 94110
287 Bartlett St, San Francisco, CA 94110
283 Bartlett St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

This two-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building located at 283-289 Bartlett Street in the Inner Mission was built in 1926 and is currently owned by the Jack K Chong Exemption Trust. The property has undergone several significant structural improvements, most notably a voluntary lateral strengthening project completed in 2018 at a cost of $82,000. Routine inspections have revealed various maintenance issues over the years, with the most recent complaint filed in July 2023 documenting concerns about floor conditions, mold in the kitchen, wall cracks, deteriorating pipes, and chipping paint. Historical violations from 2001 included multiple fire safety concerns such as combustible storage, fire proofing repairs, egress obstructions, and the need for self-closing exterior doors, though all these violations were abated by February 14, 2001.

The building has experienced periodic maintenance and infrastructure updates, including a house trap replacement in 2013. Between 2023 and 2025, there have been multiple parking-related issues near the property, with several instances of driveway blocking requiring intervention, though not all vehicles could be located for citation. A notable planning record indicates that at some point, 11 parking spaces were created in a paved rear yard area, though this issue has been marked as abated. The property's maintenance history reflects regular oversight through routine health and safety inspections, with the building undergoing necessary improvements to address various code compliance issues over the years.

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Risk rating

How 283-289 Bartlett St'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
24th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1809 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 54.2%
Moderate concern 28.6%
Severe concern 17.2%
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

283-289 Bartlett St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Aug 12
Re-roof. hot work. tear off and disposal of existing roofing material. install 20 sq. ft. of roof using torch down.
$11,000 · Complete

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