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253-255 Mullen Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5529022 2 units · 1 fl · 1902

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 253-255 Mullen 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 1902
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
Floors1
Year built1902
Total area1,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5529022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Brizard Alexander I
Mailing address
253 Mullen Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
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255 Mullen Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
253 Mullen Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 253-255 Mullen Avenue in Bernal Heights, owned by Alexander I Brizard, is a one-story flats and duplex structure built in 1902. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects in recent years, including substantial work in 2019 when repairs were completed on the rear stairs and deck (valued at $10,000), and earlier that year, the reroofing project was initiated at a cost of $7,800. More recent improvements include street space use in March 2020 and a filed permit for rebuilding the rear roof deck in September 2019. In terms of historical renovations, records show a kitchen and bathroom remodeling project on the second floor was completed in 1983.

The property has experienced various quality-of-life issues typical for the neighborhood, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2019 and 2024. Most notably, there is an open sidewalk defect complaint from October 2020 regarding a collapsed sidewalk, though the resolution status of this issue is unclear. Other reported incidents include recurring abandoned vehicle cases (most recent in April 2024), occasional illegal parking issues (including a sidewalk parking incident in April 2024), and several instances of improperly stored toters (March 2023). Seasonal street cleaning matters were addressed in 2021 with the removal of Christmas trees, and there have been three confirmed cases of abandoned vehicles in 2022 alone, though in each case, vehicles complied with regulations when contacted. The frequency of abandoned vehicle reports suggests this may be a persistent local issue, while the recent parking enforcement cases indicate ongoing monitoring of street parking compliance in the area.

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Risk rating

How 253-255 Mullen 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

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
50th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 638 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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 66.9%
Moderate concern 26.8%
Severe concern 6.3%
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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253-255 Mullen Ave event timeline

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2022
Fire Incident Sep 19 Serious
440 Electrical wiring/equipment problem, other
Injuries: 0 · Fatalities: 0

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