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254 Precita Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5517086 2 units · 3 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 254 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area2,447 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5517086
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kaplan Rapheal
Mailing address
254a Precita Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
032212

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254 A Precita Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
254 Precita Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building at 254 Precita Avenue in Bernal Heights, owned by Kaplan Rapheal, has undergone several significant structural improvements since its construction in 1900. Most notably, in 2012, a substantial seismic retrofit was initiated (with an estimated cost of $68,000) involving partial replacement of exterior footings, concrete floor slab work, and the addition of shear walls on upper and lower floors; this project appears to have been completed based on subsequent permit activity in 2022 seeking final inspection. The building has also received important infrastructure upgrades, including installation of a new 4-inch house trap for the sewer line, replacement of both the underground main water line and gas line repairs in 2011, and an underground electrical improvement in 2012, all of which were completed.

Historical maintenance issues have been addressed through various repairs, including a kitchen floor replacement in 1985, though there was a concerning incident in 1995 involving water leaks from bathroom fixtures and skylights. More recent complaints include a construction noise complaint from 2017 that was filed by a neighboring resident. The property has experienced several street-related maintenance issues as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in recent years, primarily related to street cleaning and illegal parking, though these are external to the building itself. Recent infrastructure maintenance has been documented through multiple completed 311 calls regarding street cleaning and parking violations, with the most recent issues in 2024 involving pavement defects and various street maintenance needs, though these are municipal matters rather than building-specific concerns.

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Risk rating

How 254 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

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
82th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 230 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.1%
Moderate concern 10.9%
Severe concern 6.0%
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

254 Precita Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 09
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