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144 Prospect Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5616010 2 units · 2 fl · 1928

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 144 Prospect 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 1928
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 built1928
Total area2,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5616010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Roper Family Revocable Trus
Mailing address
Roper Ann-mari S Successor 335 Alexis Wy Windsor CA 95492
Last sale
091400

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Initial analysis

The property at 144 Prospect Avenue in Bernal Heights is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1928, currently owned by the Roper Family Revocable Trust. The building has undergone two documented roofing projects, with the most recent completed in April 2023 involving the installation of new torchdown material, costing approximately $5,400. The earlier roofing work was completed in 1989.

The property and surrounding area have experienced numerous maintenance and service incidents in recent months, particularly between May and September 2024. There have been multiple reports of abandoned vehicles, with at least seven such incidents recorded between May and July 2024, though most were resolved quickly as vehicles complied with parking regulations or moved during street cleaning. Additionally, there have been recurring issues with sidewalk blockages, particularly involving mobile storage containers, with varying outcomes on resolution. A notable infrastructure issue occurred in May 2024 involving a sewage backup problem, which was addressed by PUC Sewer Operations and involved flushing work from an interior trap. The most recent incident as of now is a blocked sidewalk report from September 2024, which remains open. While most of these incidents were resolved through normal channels, the frequency of parking-related complaints and sidewalk access issues suggests ongoing challenges in the immediate vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 144 Prospect 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
58th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 536 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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 location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 73.3%
Moderate concern 16.0%
Severe concern 10.8%
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

144 Prospect Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Oct 20
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJul 27
Parking on sidewalk

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