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1646 Florida St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5515006 2 units · 2 fl · 1904

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1646 Florida 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 1904
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 built1904
Total area2,295 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5515006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Nickens Norman
Mailing address
1646 Florida St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
061804

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Initial analysis

This two-unit multi-family residential building, located at 1646 Florida Street in Bernal Heights, was constructed in 1904 and is currently owned by Norman Nickens. The building's maintenance history shows two significant structural improvements: a complete roof replacement in 2001 costing $6,600, and the replacement of both the front and rear wooden stairs in 1998.

The property has experienced several noteworthy incidents in recent years, with the most significant being a sewage backup discharge from the side sewer vent in September 2024, which was promptly resolved by the PUC Sewer Operations team. While there have been multiple parking-related issues in 2018 and 2019, including several cases of driveway blocking by various vehicles (where citations were issued or attempted), these are more typical urban incidents rather than building-specific concerns. Two street cleaning incidents involving hazardous materials and loose garbage were reported and resolved in 2014, along with an abandoned vehicle case in 2016 that was addressed upon officer arrival. The building's permit and maintenance history, spanning over two decades, suggests regular attention to structural upkeep, though the sufficiency of these improvements in addressing contemporary building standards would require expert evaluation.

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Risk rating

How 1646 Florida 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

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
74th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 332 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 73.1%
Moderate concern 23.1%
Severe concern 3.8%
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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