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317-321 Precita Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5503009

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 317-321 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 unknown
2 or more units
? units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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
Unknown
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Coverage unclear. AB 1482 turns on the certificate-of-occupancy date and property type — confirm the year the building was completed.

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
Units
Floors
Year built
Total area
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5503009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Rich B Ruby & Peelen Mary E 321 Precita Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
November 07, 1997

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321 Precita Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
317 Precita Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
319 Precita Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 317-321 Precita Avenue in Bernal Heights, owned by the Rich-peelen Trust, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1910. Most recently, in 2019, the building received exterior enhancements including the replacement of 15 windows with Marvin Ultimate Clad series windows, along with a complete repainting of the facade costing $49,999. In 2018, substantial interior renovations were completed, including a comprehensive bathroom remodel with new fixtures, tiles, and electrical updates ($60,000), as well as essential infrastructure improvements such as two sewer lateral replacements ($1 each, issued in April and May 2018) and electrical work related to the bathroom remodel. Historical records from the late 1990s show prior maintenance work addressing dry rot, window, door, and rear staircase repairs, along with reroofing and deck revisions, suggesting regular upkeep of the property.

The building has experienced recurring parking-related issues in recent years, with multiple complaints about blocked driveways recorded between 2022 and 2024, though most were resolved when officers were unable to locate offending vehicles. There are also ongoing concerns regarding tree roots lifting sidewalks, with open maintenance requests filed in 2023 and 2022 through the Department of Public Works. A notable incident in 1997 involved a housing inspection concerning a possible illegal unit, though this complaint was promptly abated within two days. The most recent building permit activity indicates regular maintenance and upgrades, with all major work completed according to records, including the recent 2018 bathroom remodel that involved both plumbing and electrical updates.

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Risk rating

How 317-321 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

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
58thpercentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 536 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
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 26%
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

317-321 Precita Ave event timeline

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2026
Plumbing Permit Jan 12
Plumbing for 1 full bathroom, kitchen, laundry room. install new tankless water heater. reference pa#202512030844.
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