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148 Peralta Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5514014 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 148 Peralta 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
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,222 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5514014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Watts-Levine Fmy T
Mailing address
Levine Shankar & Watts Mela 3141 Stevens Creek Blvd #40 San Jose CA 95117
Last sale
120815

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Included addresses

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148 B Peralta Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
148 A Peralta Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
148 Peralta Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 148 Peralta Avenue property in Bernal Heights is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by the Watts-Levine Family Trust. The building has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over the past two decades, with the most recent major work being a complete sewer line replacement completed in November 2024. Recent improvements include window replacements in Unit C (2022), new gas line installation (2022), and various unit upgrades including bathroom remodels and kitchen improvements in 2009-2010, during which extensive electrical, plumbing, and structural work was performed across all units. The property had some notable issues in 2009, including multiple housing code violations related to drainage pipes, weatherproofing, stair repairs, and window replacement, though these were all resolved by October 2009. Additional maintenance work includes foundation repairs, termite damage remediation, and updates to building systems such as water heaters and furnaces.

The most recent complaint regarding the property was filed in June 2024, concerning a reported issue with pit bulls breaking through the property fence, though this complaint has been marked as not active. The property has also experienced some recurring issues with parking enforcement, with multiple reports of abandoned vehicles and blocked driveways throughout 2024, suggesting ongoing concerns with parking management in the area. The building's maintenance history shows attention to both cosmetic improvements and necessary structural repairs, with most recent work focusing on updating building systems and maintaining unit habitability.

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Risk rating

How 148 Peralta 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
18th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 1046 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

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 58.1%
Moderate concern 35.0%
Severe concern 7.0%
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

148 Peralta Ave event timeline

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

2024
Plumbing Permit Nov 04
Sewer line replacement from curb to house
Complete
DBI ComplaintJun 12
148 peralta ave.blight property- customer stated that the pit bulls are breaking the fence of the property and would like to have the property inspected.(311 sr 18328361)

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