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1648-1650 Alabama St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5526008 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 1648-1650 Alabama 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 1906
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area2,225 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5526008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kevin M & Gabriella Dixson
Mailing address
Kevin M & Gabriella Dixson, 1648 Alabama St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
061108

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1648 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1650 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The duplex property at 1648-1650 Alabama Street in Bernal Heights, built in 1906, is owned by Kevin M & Gabriella Dixson and has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades. Most notably, as of May 2023, plans have been filed for a new two-story detached ADU, which would add approximately 408 square feet of living space with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, including a 178 square foot storage loft. The property has experienced recurring issues with moisture damage, evidenced by completed repairs in 2022 and 2010 involving replacement of dry-rotted siding and doors on the rear facade. Other substantial improvements include the installation of a solar power system in 2016 (2.65 kW system with 10 PV modules), a gas line extension in 2014, and a significant porch remodeling project in 2008.

The building has a documented history of parking-related issues, with multiple citations issued between 2020 and 2024 for vehicles parking in prohibited areas, including sidewalk violations and driveway blockages. In 2001, there was a brief construction-related dispute regarding foundation work that occurred outside the permitted scope, though this was resolved within a few weeks. There have been periodic maintenance needs addressed through building permits, including repairs to the front entry porch and various siding replacements, and in 2020, there was a report of a tree damaging property which was subsequently resolved. As of now, the most significant ongoing improvement is the proposed ADU construction, which has triggered a variance request for rear yard requirement modification due to the planned demolition and reconstruction of exterior stairs.

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Risk rating

How 1648-1650 Alabama 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
99th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 13 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 85.5%
Moderate concern 12.3%
Severe concern 2.2%
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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1648-1650 Alabama St event timeline

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

2025
Planning Project Feb 19
Demolition and reconstruction of the existing exterior stairs off the main home deck, which will require a Variance from the rear yard requirement (Planning Code Section 134) due the construction of a detached 408 sq ft ADU to an existing single family home.
Submitted
Planning RecordFeb 19
Variance request from the rear yard requirement (Planning Code Section 134) to permit demolition and reconstruction of the existing exterior stairs off the main home deck of a detached 408 sq ft ADU to an existing single family home.

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