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43-45 Fair Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5609005 2 units · 2 fl · 1911

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 43-45 Fair 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 1911
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
Floors2
Year built1911
Total area2,277 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5609005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Joshua Scott & Cecilia Sand
Mailing address
Landman Joshua S & Cecilia 1472 6Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
092916

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45 Fair Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
43 Fair Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 43-45 Fair Ave in Bernal Heights is a two-story apartment structure built in 1911, currently owned by Joshua Scott & Cecilia Sand. The building's major structural and improvement work occurred during the 1990s, including a significant horizontal addition proposed in 1993, though that permit ultimately expired. In 1996-1997, the property underwent several renovation projects, including electrical and mechanical work, followed by a kitchen remodel that encompassed cabinets, counters, and flooring, all of which were successfully completed. A notable green energy upgrade was completed in 2011 with the installation of a 1.17 kW solar PV system consisting of five roof-mounted panels and interactive inverters.

More recent events regarding the property have primarily involved external factors, with two parking-related incidents reported in 2021 where vehicles blocked driveways, though responding officers were unable to locate the offending vehicles in both instances. Earlier in 2014, there was an incident requiring street cleaning services due to loose garbage, which was subsequently resolved. A fire safety inspection in July 2009 regarding combustible materials was conducted, but the complaint was determined to have no merit. The building's permit history shows consistent maintenance and improvement efforts through the late 1990s, with no major structural issues or safety concerns recorded in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 43-45 Fair 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
92th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 102 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building age

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 87.8%
Moderate concern 8.4%
Severe concern 3.7%
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

43-45 Fair Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 23
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 22
Parking on sidewalk

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