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400-402 Precita Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5526035A 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Bernal Heights — not a forecast
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 400-402 Precita Ave 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
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 1900
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,010 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5526035A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
320 Rutledge St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
June 28, 2013

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400 Precita Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
402 Precita Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 400-402 Precita Ave is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building with commercial space on the ground floor, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by 400-402 Precita Avenue LLC. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent notable upgrade being completed in December 2020, which involved pouring a new concrete curb and landing to improve accessibility, including the installation of a power door threshold. Between 2013-2014, substantial improvements were made including the installation of HVAC systems, structural repairs, and garage modifications with the legalization of laundry facilities. Earlier maintenance work from 2002 addressed various issues including dry rot repair, reroofing, and garage roof deck improvements.

The property has some ongoing concerns that prospective tenants should be aware of. As of July 2018, there was an active code enforcement complaint regarding a vacant commercial storefront that has not been resolved. More recently, there have been multiple 311 calls on record in 2024 relating to parking issues, including several reports of abandoned vehicles, though these are primarily street-related concerns rather than direct building issues. The most recent building-related permit activity was for accessibility improvements in 2020, with no major structural or systems work recorded in the past three years. The building's maintenance history suggests regular upkeep of major systems and structural elements, though the age of the building (123 years) means ongoing maintenance remains essential.

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Risk rating

How 400-402 Precita Ave'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
74thpercentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 332 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
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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400-402 Precita Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 09
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 07
Other illegal parking

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