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3301-3311 Cesar Chavez St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5501066 12 units · 3 fl · 1905

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. 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 Bernal Heights — not a forecast
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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3301-3311 Cesar Chavez St 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 1905
2 or more units
12 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.

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 1905
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1905
Total area12,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5501066
Ownership

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

Mailing address
573 S Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
April 30, 2002

Landlord portfolio

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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

3303 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3307 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3311 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3305 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3301 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3309 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3305 A Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3301 A Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

This three-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building, constructed in 1905, is located at 3301-3311 Cesar Chavez Street in Bernal Heights. The property underwent significant renovations between 2018-2019, including substantial plumbing upgrades across multiple units (3301-3311), electrical system improvements, and exterior siding replacement at the rear and sides. The renovations included modernizing 12 bathrooms, installing tankless water heaters, and updating electrical systems with new appliances, smoke detectors, and laundry facilities. Ten consecutive street space permits were issued between March and December 2019, indicating ongoing exterior work.

Prior to the renovations, the building experienced serious maintenance issues in 2017, with multiple complaints regarding structural problems, including water damage, mold, rodent infestation, and plumbing problems. These issues appeared to be resolved by June 2017. The property has a Tier 3 Soft Story retrofit completed with a Certificate of Final Completion issued. Historical violations included some fire safety concerns, such as blocked exits and combustible materials, though these were typically resolved promptly. More recent building maintenance issues primarily involve exterior garbage management, with multiple 311 calls regarding debris removal in 2024, though these are municipal service matters rather than building-specific problems. The building's recent history suggests improved conditions following the 2018-2019 renovations, with no major building violations or tenant complaints recorded since 2017.

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Risk rating

How 3301-3311 Cesar Chavez St'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
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Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 1276 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
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 82%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3301-3311 Cesar Chavez St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Sep 12
Garbage and debris
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311 RequestSep 12
Encampment

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