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2897-2899 Cesar Chavez St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5513021 3 units · 3 fl · 1906

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 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 2897-2899 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 1906
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.

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 1906
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area4,095 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5513021
Ownership

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

Mailing address
401 Gardenside Ave South San Francisco CA 94080
Last sale
December 29, 2003

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2899 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94110
2897 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1511 York St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The multi-family residential building at 2897-2899 Cesar Chavez Street in Bernal Heights, owned by David O and Graciela M Moreno, is a three-story structure built in 1906 containing three residential units and one commercial space. The property has a documented history of code violations and compliance issues, most notably a significant case in 2010 (complaint #201030883) that resulted in abatement proceedings due to failure to comply with a Notice of Violation. This situation was subsequently resolved through multiple permits and repairs in 2011, including stucco repairs, storefront window and door legalization, and reroofing work, all completed by June 2011.

The building's more recent history shows persistent issues with parking enforcement, public health complaints, and environmental concerns, particularly in 2024, when there were multiple reports of sidewalk parking violations and public health requests. In 2014, there was a fire complaint regarding operating without a permit, which was corrected on the same day. The property has also experienced some historical issues with unauthorized commercial activities, as evidenced by a 2010 complaint about an illegal auto repair business, though this was resolved quickly. Multiple fire violations were recorded in 2009 related to permit issues, but these were subsequently closed. The building's records indicate that all major violations have been addressed, with the most recent building improvements focused on complying with city regulations and maintaining the property.

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Risk rating

How 2897-2899 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
9thpercentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 1161 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
46%
No DBI
violation
54%
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

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

Neighborhood location

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 54%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2897-2899 Cesar Chavez St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Jul 21
Weeds And Grass
311 RequestJun 12
Garbage and debris

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