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2070 Bancroft Ave

Silver Terrace, SF 94124 5403032 2 units · 1 fl · 1948

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 Silver Terrace
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Silver Terrace average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2070 Bancroft 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 1948
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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
Floors1
Year built1948
Total area2,640 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5403032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yang Liangfa
Mailing address
2070 Bancroft Ave San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
042414

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2070 Bancroft Avenue, located in Silver Terrace, is a single-story structure built in 1948 and currently owned by Yang Liangfa. The property has undergone some significant electrical upgrades in recent years, including a 200-amp service upgrade in January 2020, though an earlier solar installation project from 2014 (featuring 22 roof-mounted solar PV modules) appears to have expired without completion. The building's recent maintenance history has notable concerning elements, particularly a sewage backup incident in October 2023 that required intervention from PUC Sewer Operations. The property has generated multiple 311 calls in the past year (2023-2024), with recurring issues related to street cleaning, including several cases of abandoned mattresses and furniture, though these were all resolved through appropriate city services. There have also been two documented cases of vehicles blocking driveways, resulting in citations in February 2024 and November 2019.

The surrounding area has experienced various maintenance and compliance issues, as evidenced by multiple street cleaning requests ranging from hazardous materials (oil/paint) in May 2020 to general cleaning needs in February 2022. Two tenant buyouts in the vicinity suggest some level of residential turnover in the area, with significant compensation amounts of $80,000 for three tenants in January 2023, though these occurred at different addresses (670 Thornton Avenue and 665 Thornton Avenue) and are not directly related to the current building. The property's documented history shows regular interactions with municipal services for both routine maintenance and emergency responses, with all reported issues being resolved through appropriate channels, though the serial nature of some street cleaning requests and the recent sewage incident may indicate ongoing environmental and maintenance challenges.

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Risk rating

How 2070 Bancroft 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
89th percentile

Out of 71 buildings in this neighborhood, 8 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 58.8%
Moderate concern 33.2%
Severe concern 8.0%
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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2070 Bancroft Ave event timeline

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2020
Electrical Permit Jan 02
Upgrade main service to 200a 220v
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