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119-121 Ripley St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5524033 2 units · 3 fl · 1981

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 119-121 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 1981
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1981
Total area4,526 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5524033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dyer Shane & Shaffer Evan
Mailing address
119 Ripley St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
043019

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119 Ripley St, San Francisco, CA 94110
121 Ripley St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 119-121 Ripley Street property is a three-story multi-family residential building located in Bernal Heights, constructed in 1981 and containing two units. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, with the most notable being a comprehensive fire safety upgrade in 2017-2018 that included the installation of a new fire sprinkler system ($16,608), dedicated function sprinkler monitoring system ($3,000), and related electrical work. In 2016, a substantial renovation was completed converting a 635 sq ft storage space into a habitable home office/play room with a new bathroom ($64,837). The building has received regular maintenance attention, with bathroom renovations completed in 2014 ($20,000) and various structural repairs in 2010 addressing dry rot issues and window framing. Historical complaints from 1994 and 2004 regarding maintenance issues such as deck problems, plumbing issues, and pest infestations have all been resolved and are no longer active.

Recent activity at the property has primarily involved routine maintenance and external matters, including several 311 calls in 2023 related to sidewalk issues, waste management, and parking concerns. The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention to updating and maintaining critical systems, with all major permitted work marked as complete. The property's records indicate no ongoing safety concerns or significant violations, and all recent improvements have focused on enhancing safety systems and general livability.

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Risk rating

How 119-121 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

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
67th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 421 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

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Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 62.7%
Moderate concern 16.5%
Severe concern 20.7%
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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119-121 Ripley St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Sep 21
Sidewalk defect
Lifted sidewalk other
311 RequestJul 18
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