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5 Coso Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5517053 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 5 Coso 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 1906
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 built1906
Total area2,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5517053
Ownership

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

Owner name
Goodwin Thomas W & Bridget
Mailing address
56 Acacia Dr Orinda CA 94563
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The property at 5 Coso Ave is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Bernal Heights, built in 1906 and currently owned by Thomas W. and Bridget Goodwin. The building underwent significant maintenance and compliance work in 2018-2019 following multiple housing code violations filed in the summer of 2018, which included issues with stairs and heating systems, lead paint concerns, and the need for proper electrical and plumbing permits. Specifically, the building had violations related to deteriorating front stairs, heating system problems, and the presence of lead paint hazards, all of which were addressed through various permits totaling approximately $7,500 in repairs. These repairs included the installation of a new heating unit, required duct work, plumbing modifications, and electrical improvements to ensure proper furnace installation and utility functionality.

Since these initial compliance issues in 2018-2019, there have been no recorded building violations or major maintenance issues related to the property's core systems. A forced air unit replacement was attempted in January 2019, though that permit expired. The most recent building-related activity includes a 2024 parking-related issue that was resolved by the MTA. The building has experienced several parking-related incidents on Coso Ave between 2022-2024, with multiple citations issued for vehicles blocking driveways, though these are external traffic issues rather than building-related concerns. The property's historical compliance issues from 2018-2019 appear to have been adequately addressed based on the completion of the necessary permits and the subsequent lack of recurring violations, with no recent building maintenance or safety concerns reported through official channels.

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Risk rating

How 5 Coso 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
77th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 293 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 77.9%
Moderate concern 11.9%
Severe concern 10.2%
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

5 Coso Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 23
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestFeb 02
311 service request

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