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282 Precita Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5517093 3 units · 2 fl · 1907

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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
Above average
avg 1.2
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 282 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 1907
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 built1907
Total area1,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5517093
Ownership

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

Owner name
Vasquez Miguel A
Mailing address
282 Precita Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
081695

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Initial analysis

The property at 282 Precita Ave in Bernal Heights is a 2-story, 3-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1907, currently owned by Miguel A. Vasquez. The building has experienced several significant issues over the past two years, most notably an unauthorized horizontal extension estimated at 700 sq. ft. with exterior stairs added to the rear, which resulted in a Notice of Violation (NOV 202292242) in June 2022. This violation remains active, with a hearing currently scheduled for January 2025. More recently, in December 2024, serious plumbing issues were identified including a defective house trap and main drain line problems, leading to another active violation (NOV 202431920) with a director's hearing also set for January 2025.

The property has a documented history of permit applications and violations dating back to the 1990s, including attempts to add a bathroom in 1994 and various other modifications. A plumbing permit for replacing the house trap and main drain line was filed and completed in December 2024, though this seems to be in response to the recent violation rather than a proactive improvement. Other historical issues include a 2008 routine inspection that revealed multiple compliance matters, and various external maintenance issues as documented in 311 calls, particularly regarding tree maintenance and sidewalk cleaning needs. The building's recent permit activity suggests ongoing compliance efforts, including a 2023 application to legalize the exterior addition and comply with previous violations, though this remains under review as of the most recent data.

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Risk rating

How 282 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
21th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 1008 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
58%
No DBI
violation
42%
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 complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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 27.4%
Moderate concern 49.4%
Severe concern 23.2%
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

282 Precita Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Dec 08
Garbage and debris
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