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620-624 Precita Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5514030 3 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 620-624 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 1907
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 built1907
Total area3,462 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5514030
Ownership

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

Owner name
Charles & Mary Elizabeth Ba
Mailing address
Charles & Mary Elizabeth Ba 181 Arbor Lane Moss Beach CA 94038
Last sale
042418

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624 Precita Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
620 Precita Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
622 Precita Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 620-624 Precita Avenue in Bernal Heights is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by Charles & Mary Elizabeth Ba. The building has undergone several significant renovations and administrative processes over the past decades, most notably in 2019-2024. A major recent project includes plumbing and electrical upgrades in 2024, with permits issued for a total rewire of the newly remodeled dwelling unit at the rear of the property and comprehensive plumbing work for multiple bathrooms, kitchen, laundry, and boiler systems. The property has a documented history of resolving legal use and occupancy verification in 2018, confirming its status as a two-unit residential building.

The building underwent interior improvements in 2017, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in the front building, with associated plumbing and electrical work properly completed. Earlier permit activity includes withdrawn demolition and construction permits from July 2017, and multiple cancelled permits in 2000 related to rear structure legalization. The property has experienced recurring issues with blocked driveways, evidenced by multiple parking enforcement calls between 2022-2024, though these are external to the building itself. A construction-related noise complaint was filed in October 2023, which was appropriately transferred for inspection. The building's recent improvements suggest active maintenance and upgrading of the property's infrastructure, with particular attention paid to modernizing plumbing and electrical systems in 2024.

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Risk rating

How 620-624 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
19th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 1034 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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

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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 47.8%
Moderate concern 44.8%
Severe concern 7.4%
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

620-624 Precita Ave event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Mar 19
Service upgrade to 400 amp 3 meters, no house panel, underground. run new underground conduits for one new sub panel and two existing sub panels.
Issued
Plumbing PermitFeb 19
Work category: 1p; final plumbing inspection to close expired permit #pw20241008189 and inspection of sewer gas and water.

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