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21 Mirabel Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5517040 3 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 21 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 1900
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 built1900
Total area2,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5517040
Ownership

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

Owner name
James K Dotson Family Trst
Mailing address
James K Dotson Trustee P.O. Box 1251 El Granada CA 94018
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The property at 21 Mirabel Ave in Bernal Heights is a 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, containing three units and currently owned by the James K Dotson Family Trust. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over the years, with the most recent concerns centered around stair and structural repairs. In 2014, repairs were made to stairs at the rear of the building following a notice of violation, while previous issues included dry rot repairs in 2007, basement joist replacements in 2008, and multiple stair-related repairs between 2004 and 2014. The building has also faced several housing code violations, including a complaint in 2014 regarding unpermitted structural work, and a 2006 complaint about inadequate heating systems that was addressed through the installation of wall heaters and a new 100-amp electrical service.

Historical complaints and violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding building safety and unit habitability. A 2007 complaint documented multiple interior problems in unit B, including water damage, plumbing issues, and mold, while other complaints have addressed concerns about common area maintenance, security, and unauthorized unit modifications. The building's maintenance history includes various electrical upgrades and multiple building permits issued for repair work, indicating ongoing efforts to maintain compliance with safety standards. While recent 311 calls from 2016-2019 have primarily concerned street-related issues such as abandoned vehicles and street cleaning, these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 21 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

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
45th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 702 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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 (ZIP code)

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 62.3%
Moderate concern 20.6%
Severe concern 17.1%
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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