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19-23 Precita Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5501043 3 units · 3 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 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 19-23 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 1900
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,826 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot5501043
Ownership

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

Owner name
Meda Small Properties Llc
Mailing address
2301 Mission St Ste 301 San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
101218

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21 Precita Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
19 Precita Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
23 Precita Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 19-23 Precita Avenue in Bernal Heights, constructed in 1900, has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work over the past few years. Most notably, in June 2024, the property received an electrical upgrade with a $23,737 investment to enhance its fire alarm system to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements. This followed a comprehensive renovation completed in 2019, which included roof replacement, electrical upgrades, laundry area improvements, bathroom renovations, and structural enhancements valued at $180,000. The building's maintenance history also reflects proactive upkeep, with earlier structural improvements completed in 2018 at a cost of $80,000, and the installation of modern safety features such as ADA-compliant devices and smoke detectors during 2019.

The property has experienced some historical compliance issues, though these have generally been resolved promptly. In 2019, there was a complaint regarding improper installation of water heaters, which was addressed by December 2019. Earlier violations from 2000 related to gas meter safety requirements were resolved within two weeks of being reported. The building's systems have received attention to maintain safety and functionality, including rewiring work in the laundry area and all three units in 2019, along with the installation of GFI outlets in kitchens and bathrooms. While there have been multiple 311 calls regarding the surrounding area between 2016 and 2024, these primarily concerned street-related issues such as parking violations and tree maintenance, rather than building-specific concerns. The property's management, currently under Meda Small Properties LLC, appears to maintain regular upkeep and address safety requirements, as evidenced by the recent fire alarm system upgrade and previous comprehensive renovations.

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Risk rating

How 19-23 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
42th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 740 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

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 38.1%
Moderate concern 22.5%
Severe concern 39.4%
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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The story over time

19-23 Precita Ave event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Apr 13
Installation of a dedicated 30-amp, 240-volt circuit to supply a heat pump water heater.
Complete
Electrical PermitApr 13
Installation of a dedicated 30-amp, 240-volt circuit to supply a heat pump water heater.

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