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123 Ripley St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5524032 9 units · 3 fl · 1968

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Bernal Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.2
13
FewerMore

This building has 13 novs (7y), above the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 123 Ripley 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 1968
2 or more units
9 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 1968
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1968
Total area6,731 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5524032
Ownership

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

Mailing address
329 Primrose Rd #117277 Burlingame CA 94011
Last sale
June 09, 2015

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123 Ripley St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1630 Treat Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The three-story, multi-family residential building at 123 Ripley Street in Bernal Heights, constructed in 1968, has undergone significant recent transformations under the ownership of 260 San Marco Partners LLC. Most notably, between 2019 and 2022, the building expanded from its original five units to a total of nine units through the addition of four accessory dwelling units (ADUs), with the last major work completed being an ADU conversion of the basement area including full utilities installation.

The property underwent substantial safety improvements in 2020-2021, including installation of a new 400-amp electrical service, comprehensive fire sprinkler systems throughout (with about 49 heads installed), a complete fire alarm upgrade, and the installation of ductless mini-split systems for improved climate control. In 2019, the building completed mandatory soft-story retrofit work, achieving compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements, though there were some complications with a withdrawn permit for similar work on the north building. Older building violations from 2001 and 2019, primarily related to fire safety and handrail conditions, were all properly abated.

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Risk rating

How 123 Ripley 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

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
2ndpercentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 1250 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
24%
No DBI
violation
76%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 76%
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

123 Ripley St event timeline

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2025
Fire Complaint Dec 03
Alarm Systems
Violation Issued
Building Violation (NOV)Oct 16
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