955 Esmeralda Ave
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.
This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.
Is 955 Esmeralda 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.
Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.
| Units | 3 |
|---|---|
| Floors | 2 |
| Year built | 1965 |
| Total area | 2,886 sq ft |
| Property type | Multi-Family Residential |
| Tax status | None |
| Blocklot | 5550049 |
Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).
Landlord portfolio
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Unlock complete reportThe 3-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 955 Esmeralda Ave in Bernal Heights, built in 1965 and currently owned by the Susan Knight-2007 Trust, has a documented history of maintenance and compliance actions spanning several decades. The property has undergone multiple exterior improvements, including vinyl siding installations on the front and side walls in 2002 and 2000 respectively, and a wood area renovation in 2002, with costs ranging from $3,850 to $6,000. A reroofing project was initiated in 2001 but the permit expired. The building faced several fire safety violations in early 2002, specifically regarding missing smoke detectors and fire extinguishers, though these were resolved by March 2002. Compliance measures were previously undertaken in 1985 as required by Dahi.
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How 955 Esmeralda 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.
Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 396 are predicted to be safer.
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955 Esmeralda Ave event timeline
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Full data for 955 Esmeralda Ave apartments
13 SF public datasets for this parcel — permits, violations, complaints, fire records, 311 calls, planning records, and buyouts.
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Permits issued by the SF Department of Building Inspection for new construction, alterations, and repairs. Includes estimated cost and current permit status.
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Plumbing permit applications filed with the SF Department of Building Inspection. Covers plumbing installation, repair, and replacement work.
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Electrical permit applications filed with the SF Department of Building Inspection. Covers electrical wiring, panel upgrades, and related work.
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Notices of Violation issued by the SF Department of Building Inspection for code violations. Unresolved notices can escalate to legal action.
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Complaints filed with the SF Department of Building Inspection about code violations. Tracks the complaint lifecycle from filing through abatement or referral.
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Planning Department project entitlements — discretionary review, conditional use, variances, and environmental review for this parcel.
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Planning Department administrative and compliance records that are not full project entitlements — pre-application meetings, code violations, and referrals.
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SFFD fire incidents geo-joined to this parcel. Covers structure fires, alarms, and emergency responses with injury and fatality counts.
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Fire code violations issued by the SFFD. Tracks corrective actions required and resolution status for fire safety code enforcement.
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What this is
Fire code complaints received by the SF Fire Department geo-joined to this parcel. Includes complaint type, disposition, and outcome.
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SF 311 service requests geo-joined to this parcel. Includes maintenance complaints, street/sidewalk issues, and quality-of-life requests.
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Buildings subject to SF's mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit program. Unreinforced multi-story wood-frame buildings must meet compliance tiers.
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Tenant buyout (Ellis Act pre-cursor) agreements recorded with the SF Rent Board. Tracks amounts paid to tenants to vacate rent-controlled units.
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