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3247 Harrison St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5526028 3 units · 2 fl · 1880

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 3247 Harrison 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 1880
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1880
Total area1,860 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5526028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Distler Mark G
Mailing address
3001 Bridgeway #186 Sausalito CA 94965
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building at 3247 Harrison Street in Bernal Heights, owned by Mark G Distler, was constructed in 1880 and has undergone several significant maintenance and renovation projects over the past two decades. Most notably, in 2021, termite-affected trim was replaced and painted in the rear yard, and in 2017, Unit C received a kitchen renovation including cabinet and countertop replacement to address a building complaint. A plumbing permit from 2018 documented additional kitchen remodeling work, while a roofing project was initiated in 2007. The building's renovation history includes some concerning incidents, such as a 2015 complaint about unpermitted construction work in an upstairs unit being performed late at night, though this complaint is marked as not active.

In recent years, the property has faced multiple street-related issues, particularly in 2024, with three instances of dumpster-related complaints and two reports of garbage and debris (the most recent being January 2025). Between 2018 and 2023, there were several reports of abandoned vehicles in the vicinity of the property, all of which were resolved when the vehicles were no longer present upon inspection. The only other external issue on record was a 2019 tree removal case that was approved after an initial denial in 2018. It's worth noting that the building's permit history shows regular maintenance and compliance with housing standards, particularly in addressing pest issues and responding to resident complaints, though the unpermitted construction work in 2015 raised temporary concerns about construction management practices.

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Risk rating

How 3247 Harrison 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
72th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 357 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
80%
No DBI
violation
20%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 73.8%
Moderate concern 19.4%
Severe concern 6.8%
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

3247 Harrison St event timeline

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2025
Building Permit Feb 06
Re-roofing with torch down
$7,000 · Issued

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