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37-39 Mirabel Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5517035 3 units · 4 fl · 1910

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 37-39 Mirabel 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 1910
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.

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 1910
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
Units3
Floors4
Year built1910
Total area2,300 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5517035
Ownership

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

Mailing address
126 Charles Marx Wy Palo Alto CA 94304
Last sale
June 08, 2004

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37 Mirabel Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
39 Mirabel Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
37 A Mirabel Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 3-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 37-39 Mirabel Avenue in Bernal Heights, owned by the Sweeney-hoy Living Trust, has a checkered history dating back to its 1910 construction. Most notably, there is an active, longstanding issue from 2004 regarding the unauthorized construction of two illegal units, along with an unpermitted ground floor remodel and deck construction, which has required multiple permit filings through 2013 to verify compliance. The building has undergone several legitimate improvements, including a 2005 kitchen and bathroom remodel with associated electrical work, and a 2008 water heater replacement.

Recent history shows several maintenance and safety issues that were promptly addressed, including heating system problems (February 2018), CO2 detector installation (March 2018), and lighting repairs (March 2018), all of which were abated within a few months. A 2013 complaint reported a leaking shower with mold in the basement, and there are records of multiple 311 calls regarding various building-related issues, including a 2022 complaint about an improvised curb with no garage. The property has had routine inspections in 2007 and several permit renewals and modifications, indicating active management of building codes and maintenance requirements. The most recent inspection-related activity was a 2023 request regarding sidewalk defects, which remains open.

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Risk rating

How 37-39 Mirabel 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

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
19thpercentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 1034 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
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 43%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

37-39 Mirabel Ave event timeline

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2022
DBI Complaint Nov 14
Caller states this building has a curb but but no garage is in place inspect and enforce city code. caller states it was converted from a garage but there is a garage door. (311 sr 16039249)
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