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22 Precita Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5518021 6 units · 2 fl · 1963

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 22 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 1963
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1963
Total area4,390 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5518021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Buitrago Family Trust
Mailing address
Buitrago Santiago & Marian 890 Rolph St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 22 Precita Ave in Bernal Heights, owned by the Buitrago Family Trust, has undergone several significant safety improvements since its construction in 1963. Most recently, in 2023, the building completed a fire alarm system upgrade to comply with current safety standards, including the installation of low-frequency horns in units and a new fire alarm panel, with costs totaling $26,421. In 2019, the property underwent reroofing work costing $23,000. A critical seismic safety update was completed in 2017, achieving compliance with San Francisco's Soft Story retrofit requirements (Tier 3) through engineering modifications valued at $60,000. The building's fire safety systems have received ongoing attention, with historical violations from 2008 and 2011 regarding the central alarm system and alarm panel certification, though these were promptly addressed and abated, demonstrating responsive management to safety compliance issues.

The property's maintenance history shows regular attention to both building safety systems and general upkeep. While there was one housing inspection in 1995 citing multiple maintenance issues, aside from routine inspections in 2003, 2008, and 2011, there appear to be no persistent building violations. Recent 311 calls (from 2018-2023) primarily relate to external issues such as sidewalk parking, graffiti, and waste removal, though these are unrelated to the building's structural or safety systems. Notably, the building's recent compliance with the Soft Story retrofit program and the installation of modern fire safety systems suggest a commitment to maintaining current safety standards, though prospective tenants should be aware of the property's location in an area experiencing parking management challenges, as evidenced by multiple parking enforcement calls.

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Risk rating

How 22 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
56th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 561 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

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 50.1%
Moderate concern 23.9%
Severe concern 26.0%
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

22 Precita Ave event timeline

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

2023
Electrical Permit Apr 10
Fire alarm upgrade and install low frequency horns in the units sffd 202307073181
Complete
Building PermitMar 07
Fire alarm upgrade to comply with ca state fire marshal code (#12-001) 7-23-2012 bulletin (9-4-2008) replace fire alarm panel and add lf horns in units & wireless radio communicator

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