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184 Precita Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5517071 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 184 Precita 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
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.

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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5517071
Ownership

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

Mailing address
184 Precita Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
October 25, 1991

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Initial analysis

184 Precita Avenue is a two-story, multi-family residential building located in Bernal Heights, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Herman Frances & Delucia Au. The property consists of two units and has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past three decades. Most notably, in 2013, the building experienced water damage that required substantial repairs, including work on drywall, insulation, plaster, flooring, and exterior siding, with associated electrical upgrades including replacement of wet Romex wire, installation of new smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and various electrical fittings. Earlier structural work included seismic upgrades in 1992 (including replacement of a steel beam and shearwall), reroofing projects in 1993 and 2001, and stairway improvements in 1995.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep of critical systems, particularly following significant events like water damage. The property has experienced various neighborhood-related incidents as recorded in 311 calls, though these are primarily external to the building itself. Recent calls have mainly concerned parking issues (2023 and 2021), with other reports relating to street cleaning, graffiti removal, and an animal control request in 2021. Two noise complaints were recorded in 2016 and 2017, one related to home improvement maintenance and another concerning private property construction, though neither resulted in any ongoing enforcement action. While the building requires regular maintenance as evidenced by the permit history, there are currently no active complaints or unresolved issues on record.

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Risk rating

How 184 Precita 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
76thpercentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 306 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
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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 permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 17%
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

184 Precita Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jul 21
In kind repair of less than 50% of existing exterior front entry stairs facing the street due to localized dry rot.
$7,400 · Issued
Planning RecordJul 21
In kind repair of less than 50% of existing exterior front entry stairs facing the street due to localized dry rot.

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