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3202 Folsom St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5517001 4 units · 3 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 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 3202 Folsom 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 1900
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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 1900
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area4,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5517001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Biagi Paul J Trustee 296 Precita Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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296 Precita Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
3202 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The three-story mixed-use building at 3202 Folsom Street in Bernal Heights, owned by Paul J Biagi Revocable Living Trust, was constructed in 1900 and contains 4 residential units plus retail space. The property has undergone several significant improvements over recent years, including a major third-floor kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2020 ($42,000), and is currently undergoing accessibility improvements as of April 2023 to comply with the ABE program. The building's infrastructure has seen necessary updates, such as a sewer lateral replacement and house trap installation in 2017, and the roof was replaced in 2011.

Of particular concern are multiple fire safety issues, with violations documented in 2023, 2018, and 2015 related to alarm systems, extinguishers, emergency lighting, and kitchen hood cleaning. There have been two fire-related incidents recorded, though neither resulted in civilian injuries. More recently, during October 2024, there were several service requests related to building maintenance, including an open case for a damaged side sewer vent cover, though these appear to be primarily external rather than internal building issues. The property also experienced some connectivity to local community developments, notably through an ABC referral for Type 41 license consideration and a change of use application from limited to full restaurant operations in 2022, indicating active retail space usage on the premises.

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Risk rating

How 3202 Folsom 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
29thpercentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 906 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
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 38%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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3202 Folsom St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 07
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mail box
311 RequestJan 05
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