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130 Coso Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5610001A 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 130 Coso 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 1900
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 built1900
Total area1,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5610001A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Meers Russell H Jr
Mailing address
9114 Kalanchoe Dr Matthews NC 28105
Last sale
040810

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1 Lundys Ln, San Francisco, CA 94110
130 Coso Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 130 Coso Avenue in Bernal Heights, owned by Russell H Jr Meers, was constructed in 1900 and has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work over its history. In 1988, the building underwent major renovations, including the installation of 13 aluminum windows, removal of plaster and lathe work with insulation and sheetrock replacement, and the installation of two new garage doors with reframing of openings. More recently, in 2015, a minor renovation was initiated regarding Unit 1's street space, though this permit indicates a nominal cost of $1.00.

The property has experienced several street-related issues in its vicinity between 2017 and 2022, with multiple reports of loose garbage requiring general cleaning by the Department of Public Works (DPW) Operations, three cases of abandoned vehicles (all successfully resolved through towing), and one instance of offensive graffiti in 2019. In terms of infrastructure concerns, there was a tree-related incident in 2020 involving damage and leaning towards a pole, which was addressed by tree crews, and a sidewalk defect in 2018 attributed to lifted tree roots, though this case was administratively closed. While these issues indicate some environmental challenges in the immediate vicinity, particularly concerning street maintenance and urban vegetation, there are no recorded safety concerns or building integrity issues in the available data. The most recent building permit activity was recorded in 2015, suggesting no major structural modifications or improvements have occurred in the past eight years.

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Risk rating

How 130 Coso 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
84th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 204 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 84.1%
Moderate concern 10.7%
Severe concern 5.2%
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

130 Coso Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jan 24
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Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJan 08
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