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1403 San Bruno Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4279025 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

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 1403 San Bruno 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 1900
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 built1900
Total area2,230 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4279025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Palu Trust
Mailing address
Robert P & Anne T Palu, Tru 1710 Whipple Ave Redwood City CA 94062
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The property at 1403 San Bruno Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Inner Mission neighborhood, owned by Palu Trust and dating back to 1900. The building has undergone several significant changes and faced various challenges in recent years. Most notably, a $68,000 soft story upgrade was permitted in 2022 to improve structural safety per SFEBCA Chapter 4D requirements, representing a positive investment in building stability. A proposed addition of a new 700-square-foot unit on the first floor was filed in 2020 but subsequently withdrawn. The building experienced a complaint in October 2020 regarding unpermitted work that was blocking the sidewalk, though this complaint is currently listed as not active.

Recent activity at the property has been heavily characterized by maintenance challenges, particularly concerning graffiti and public health issues. Between August 2024 and December 2024, there were multiple reports of graffiti on and around the property, affecting both private building surfaces and public sidewalks. These incidents were addressed through various municipal services, including removal by Street and Environmental Services and transfer to SFUSD for abatement. The property also faced some behavioral and sanitation challenges, with reports of garbage, debris, and human waste/urine on the street and sidewalk areas between August and November 2024. While these issues do not directly indicate problems with the building's structure or maintenance, they do suggest some ongoing challenges with the immediate surroundings. The building's plumbing infrastructure received attention in 2016 with a sewer lateral connection from the house to the sidewalk, though this permit has since expired.

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Risk rating

How 1403 San Bruno 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
85th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 357 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 80.4%
Moderate concern 16.2%
Severe concern 3.4%
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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1403 San Bruno Ave event timeline

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2024
311 Request May 20
Human or animal waste
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