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636-638 Precita Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5514032 2 units · 2 fl · 1905

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. 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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 636-638 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 1905
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1905
Total area3,150 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5514032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Marian I Ellette Trust
Mailing address
Marian I Ellette Trustee 1091 Orenco Sta Pkwy #E204 Hillsboro OR 97124
Last sale
033114

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636 Precita Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
638 Precita Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 636-638 Precita Ave in Bernal Heights is a multi-family residential building that has undergone several significant renovations and faced various maintenance challenges over the past two decades. Major construction work took place between 2008-2013, including a substantial project in 2008 that aimed to add a two-story horizontal addition to the rear of the building, along with comprehensive foundation work and window replacement, though this permit ultimately expired. This was followed by multiple permit renewals and revisions throughout 2011-2013, including plumbing and electrical work to update the building's systems. The project encountered some setbacks, with several permits expiring and requiring renewal, particularly for plumbing and electrical work that involved extensive updates including new heating units, gas ranges, and comprehensive electrical system upgrades with multiple circuits, lights, and appliance installations.

More recent history shows the building experienced some maintenance issues, notably a weatherproofing violation in 2017 related to siding and roof repairs. Between 2019-2020, there was a significant recurring issue with sewer backups, with multiple incidents reported through 311 calls, though these were ultimately resolved by the PUC Sewer Operations team. The most recent activity at the property was in September 2024, involving a vehicle-related issue on the street outside the property. While the building has undergone substantial improvements over the years, the record shows a pattern of requiring multiple permit renewals and addressing various maintenance challenges, particularly in terms of plumbing and weatherproofing.

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Risk rating

How 636-638 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
36th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 817 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
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 size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 52.1%
Moderate concern 35.6%
Severe concern 12.2%
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

636-638 Precita Ave event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Feb 11
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems
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