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120 Brewster St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5556008 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 120 Brewster 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 1900
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 built1900
Total area1,220 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5556008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Migsif Llc
Mailing address
121 S Ocean Ave Ste 1500 Orlando FL 32801
Last sale
011620

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 120 Brewster Street in Bernal Heights, owned by Migsif LLC, has undergone significant and complex renovations since 2016. Most notably, recent fire safety improvements include the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system (36 heads) throughout the building in 2023, with subsequent upgrades including a new sprinkler monitoring system in 2024 costing over $40,000 combined. The building's electrical system has also been upgraded with a new 200-amp underground service installed in 2023.

The property has experienced several major structural works, including the removal of portions of the building that extended over property lines in 2019, and various foundation modifications. These works were initially controversial, generating multiple complaints between 2016-2017 regarding unauthorized work and potential impacts on neighboring properties. The building underwent substantial interior renovations including the installation of new plumbing systems for five bathrooms, one kitchen, and a laundry facility as well as the addition of radiant heating systems and a fireplace between 2021-2024. While there have been multiple complaints regarding construction activities between 2016-2018, all related building permits have since been completed. Recent maintenance concerns are being addressed, with several 311 calls in 2024 regarding street lighting, sewage issues, and general cleaning, though many of these are typical municipal service requests rather than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 120 Brewster 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
45th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 702 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 77.1%
Moderate concern 16.9%
Severe concern 6.0%
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

120 Brewster St event timeline

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

2024
Plumbing Permit Sep 14
Work category: 2pa; finish off work mostly performed on permit number pw20221030145
Complete
Plumbing PermitAug 08
Work category: 4pa; renew expired plumbing permit # pw20230514002. install a new fire sprinkler system per nfpa 13r throughout the building. including a 2-inch dedicated fire service. total 36 heads.

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