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150 Elsie St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5618019 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 150 Elsie 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 1907
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.

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 1907
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area1,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5618019
Ownership

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

Mailing address
150 Elsie St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
July 12, 2013

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 150 Elsie St in Bernal Heights is a century-old flats and duplex structure owned by Nicholas & Maryrose Herron. The property's permitted work history shows three significant maintenance and repair projects between 1983 and 1995, including gas line checks, stair repairs, and attempts to re-side exterior walls, though the latter permit expired without completion. More recent records from 2023-2024 indicate ongoing issues with excessive noise, with multiple complaints in November and December 2024. The property has faced several infrastructure challenges, particularly involving trees, with recent reports of property damage and sewer issues related to tree roots in July 2024, and a concerning tree condition noted as "about to fall" in February 2024. Other incidents include a parking enforcement issue in September 2024 related to a blocked driveway, and a rent board matter in July 2024 that was resolved through a housing exemption submission. The building's maintenance history shows some attention to structural elements, though the age of the permits suggests they may not reflect the current condition of the building, while the recent concentration of noise complaints and infrastructure issues may indicate ongoing resident experience challenges.

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Risk rating

How 150 Elsie 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

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
55thpercentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 574 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
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 28%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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150 Elsie St event timeline

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311 Request Nov 20
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