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25-29 Precita Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5501042 2 units · 2 fl · 1909

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 Bernal Heights
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 25-29 Precita 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 1909
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 built1909
Total area2,990 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5501042
Ownership

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

Owner name
Grey Matter Properties Llc
Mailing address
548 Precita Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
042419

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25 Precita Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
29 Precita Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 25-29 Precita Avenue in Bernal Heights, owned by Grey Matter Properties LLC, was constructed in 1909 and contains two units plus commercial space. The property has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues over the past several years, with notable concerns including recurring water damage, mold problems, and plumbing issues. A serious incident in 2019 involved significant mold discovery during plumbing repairs, following earlier complaints about water leaks and poor maintenance in 2016. The building underwent major renovations in 2007-2009, including removal of unauthorized residential modifications from commercial space, stairwell repairs, and various systems upgrades including electrical panel conversion to breakers and HVAC modifications. The property faced multiple housing code violations in 2007, including issues with heating, stairs, floors, and egress obstruction, all of which were ultimately resolved.

More recent building system improvements include a house trap and sewer lateral replacement in 2021, and a water line reroute in 2018, suggesting ongoing maintenance efforts. The property experienced tenant buyouts in 2021, with payments totaling $75,000 to four tenants. While there have been occasional fire department responses to the building (for malfunctioning smoke detectors and sprinkler activation), there have been no recorded fire injuries. The surrounding area has seen various municipal service calls in recent years, primarily relating to street cleaning and infrastructure maintenance, with the most recent issues being pavement defects reported in 2024.

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Risk rating

How 25-29 Precita 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
62th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 485 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

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 65.3%
Moderate concern 26.3%
Severe concern 8.4%
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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25-29 Precita Ave event timeline

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2024
Planning Record Jul 01
Historical Resource Review
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