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24 Powers Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5609020 3 units · 2 fl · 1961

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Bernal Heights — not a forecast
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 24 Powers 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 1961
2 or more units
3 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1961
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1961
Total area2,315 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5609020
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Fernan Minna, Ttee 2532 Santa Clara Ave #390 Alameda CA 94501
Last sale
October 04, 2021

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

This three-unit multi-family residential building, located at 24 Powers Avenue in Bernal Heights, was constructed in 1961 and is currently owned by Valentine Surviving Spouses. The property is a single-story apartment building, classified under the Apartment category in building records. The most significant recent building improvement occurred in April 2007, when five white vinyl windows were installed at a cost of $3,700, featuring U-value ratings of 38.52, with proper compliance to maintain existing clear opening sizes and avoiding any door modifications.

The building's maintenance and public cleanliness record shows several municipal interactions between 2011 and 2018, though none directly related to the building's internal conditions. These included three street and sidewalk cleaning issues regarding loose garbage (reported in 2011 and 2014) and medical waste (reported in 2017), as well as a parking enforcement matter in 2018 involving a scooter. All these external incidents were resolved through standard municipal procedures, with no documented patterns or recurring issues that would affect resident safety or building integrity.

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Risk rating

How 24 Powers 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
43rdpercentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 727 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

Building age

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

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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

24 Powers Ave event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Feb 27
200amp panel upgrade.
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