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255-263 Bartlett St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3643041 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Mission — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 255-263 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 1900
2 or more units
2 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.

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 1900
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,370 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3643041
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
255 - 257 Bartlett St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
December 07, 2004

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Included addresses

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259 Bartlett St, San Francisco, CA 94110
261 Bartlett St, San Francisco, CA 94110
257 Bartlett St, San Francisco, CA 94110
263 Bartlett St, San Francisco, CA 94110
255 Bartlett St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 255-263 Bartlett Street in the Inner Mission, owned by Sean Flanagan, has undergone several significant maintenance and safety improvements since its construction in 1900. Most notably, a reroofing project costing nearly $16,000 was permitted in December 2024, representing the building's most recent major work. Between 2011 and 2024, substantial structural work was performed including rear stair repairs and foundation upgrades in 2011 (with additional concrete footing work in 2011), and a comprehensive foundation and mudsill replacement project in 2007 costing $15,000. The building has been subject to routine housing inspections in 2001, 2007, and 2015, with all issues marked as not active or abated.

Recent activity at the property has primarily involved exterior maintenance and parking-related issues, particularly during late 2024, with multiple 311 calls regarding parking violations (including sidewalk parking and blocking driveways) and street cleaning matters. The building's service systems have received attention over the years, with electrical upgrades completed in 2004 (installing multiple circuits and receptacles), and plumbing modifications in 2011 involving a trench drain installation. While the building has required periodic maintenance and improvements typical of its age and type, there are no recorded building violations or safety concerns in the recent history that would significantly impact resident experience. The property has maintained a pattern of addressing routine inspections and necessary repairs as demonstrated by the consistent issuance and completion of appropriate permits.

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Risk rating

How 255-263 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

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
80thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 476 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
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 19%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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255-263 Bartlett St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Aug 22
311 service request
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