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949-951 Key Ave

Bayview Heights, SF 94124 4996023 2 units · 2 fl · 2001

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 Bayview Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.7
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 949-951 Key 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 2001
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 2001
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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 built2001
Total area3,238 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot4996023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
949 Key Ave San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
October 24, 2003

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949 Key Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
951 Key Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
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Initial analysis

The property at 949-951 Key Avenue in Bayview Heights is a 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 2001, currently owned by Annetta Rosenstein. The building's development history includes the construction of the two-family dwelling in 2000 at a cost of $280,000, following the removal of an existing shed on the vacant lot. The property's zoning was changed from RH-1 (Single Family District) to RH-2 (Two Family District) through a process initiated by developer Matthew Ettinger, with CEQA clearance issued.

The building has experienced several safety-related issues over the years, with multiple fire complaints regarding blocked exits (2015, 2021), a fire escape concern (2018), and a series of weed and grass complaints in 2005-2009, all of which were either corrected or found to have no merit. More recent parking-related issues have been prevalent, with multiple complaints between 2024-2025 regarding illegal parking and abandoned vehicles, though most were resolved through enforcement action or found to be invalid. The property has also faced some environmental maintenance challenges, as evidenced by several garbage and debris complaints in late 2024, which were addressed through street cleaning services. Two false fire-related incidents were recorded in the fire incident data, though neither resulted in civilian injuries. The building's records show regular maintenance and compliance responses, with most issues being promptly addressed through appropriate channels.

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Risk rating

How 949-951 Key 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

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
90thpercentile

Out of 54 buildings in this neighborhood, 5 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
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 22%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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949-951 Key Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request May 29
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