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2070 Bancroft Ave

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

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 Silver Terrace — not a forecast
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.

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 1948
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
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
Mailing address
2070 Bancroft Ave San Francisco CA 94124
Last sale
October 03, 2012

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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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

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
88thpercentile

Out of 71 buildings in this neighborhood, 9 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
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

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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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 29%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

2070 Bancroft Ave event timeline

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

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