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45 Montezuma St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5519016 2 units · 1 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 45 Montezuma St 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
RH1
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
Floors1
Year built1900
Total area1,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5519016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Burnett Laurence G
Mailing address
45 Montezuma St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
121901

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 45 Montezuma Street in Bernal Heights is a 1-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900, currently owned by Laurence G. Burnett. The property has undergone several significant modifications over the past few decades, with the most recent being a proposed upper-level deck that was approved despite extending 11.5 feet into the required rear yard area. Recent maintenance includes reroofing work completed in 2010 and various exterior modifications between 2005-2007, including fence replacement and window modifications. A horizontal addition was completed in 1997, and there were multiple planning applications in 1993 related to structural improvements, though some permits expired without completion.

The property has experienced numerous parking-related issues in recent months, with multiple complaints about driveway blocking between February and November 2024, resulting in several citations. There have also been recurring complaints about garbage toters being left out continuously from February to March 2024, drawing enforcement attention. A historical complaint from 2006 was filed regarding a fence construction issue allegedly encroaching on the neighbor's property, though this is no longer active. The building's permit and complaint history suggests regular maintenance and modification activity, though recent months have seen increased concerns about parking enforcement and waste management compliance in the vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 45 Montezuma St'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
83th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 217 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 (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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 82.7%
Moderate concern 11.6%
Severe concern 5.6%
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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45 Montezuma St event timeline

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2024
311 Request Mar 27
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