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29-35 Fair Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5609007 4 units · 2 fl · 1912

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 29-35 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 1912
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1912
Total area1,990 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot5609007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Meda Small Properties Llc
Mailing address
2301 Mission St Ste 301 San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
041020

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33 Fair Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
35 Fair Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
31 Fair Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
29 Fair Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

This two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located at 29-35 Fair Ave in Bernal Heights was constructed in 1912 and is currently owned by Meda Small Properties LLC. The property has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past several years, with the most recent being a fire alarm system upgrade in 2024 costing $25,800 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements. Major work was completed in 2019, including a comprehensive electrical system upgrade with a new 200-amp service, plumbing improvements, bathroom renovations, waste line repairs, interior updates, and flooring replacement, totaling $240,000. The building underwent voluntary structural improvements in 2018 valued at $120,000, and historical records show earlier maintenance work including deck and stairs replacement in 1984.

The building has had three routine housing inspections (2002, 2008, 2008) which revealed various safety and security concerns, all of which were subsequently addressed and abated. Issues identified included the need for additional smoke detectors, security features such as door viewers, self-closing doors, and stair repairs. While these violations were properly resolved, they indicate past concerns about building safety systems. The property has experienced several parking-related issues in recent years, with multiple citations issued for driveway blockages between 2020 and 2023, and there were two instances of garbage receptacles being left out continuously for collection in late 2008. All building permits and violations records show that proper procedures were followed for addressing issues when they arose, with no currently active violations or complaints on file.

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Risk rating

How 29-35 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
29th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 906 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 51.5%
Moderate concern 24.4%
Severe concern 24.0%
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

29-35 Fair Ave event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Apr 13
Install power circuits for heat pump water heaters.
Complete
Plumbing PermitApr 08
Work category: 2pa; install central heat pump water heaters.

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