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63 Winfield St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5612040 2 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 63 Winfield 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 1906
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 built1906
Total area2,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5612040
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chase/Canaga Family Trust
Mailing address
Chase Jacques Trustee Po Box 720309 San Francisco CA 94172
Last sale
032499

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 63 Winfield Street in Bernal Heights, owned by the Chase/canaga Family Trust, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1906. The property has undergone significant recent improvements, with three major projects completed or in progress in 2024, including the replacement of exterior siding ($42,000), repairs to front stairs and porch due to dry rot ($9,500), and window replacements ($26,100) featuring street-visible aluminum-clad wood windows. The building's infrastructure has also received attention, with permits issued in November 2024 for a ductless mini-split heat pump addition and associated electrical work. Previous maintenance work includes a water heater replacement in 2021 and sewer/housetrap replacement in 2017.

The property had a significant maintenance issue history in 2007-2008, during which multiple violations were recorded regarding interior surfaces, including mold/mildew, weather proofing, window seals, walls, ceilings, floor coverings, stair repairs, and lighting. All these violations were officially abated by June 2008. More recently, there have been several 311 calls regarding street-related issues near the property, including pavement defects and parking violations, though these incidents primarily relate to public infrastructure rather than the building itself. The building's permit history shows consistent maintenance and upgrades, with particular attention to addressing both structural and comfort-related improvements in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 63 Winfield 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
79th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 268 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

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 80.5%
Moderate concern 12.3%
Severe concern 7.1%
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

63 Winfield St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Apr 21
Revision 202504043758- adding 3 additional piers on the right side of garage.
$1 · Complete
Building PermitApr 04
Voluntary foundation repair. stabilize foundation where piers are installed.

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