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309-311 Virginia Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5618022 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 309-311 Virginia 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 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 area1,371 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5618022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Durnin Family Trust
Mailing address
Laurence J & Ellen Durnin 309 Virginia Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
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311 Virginia Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
309 Virginia Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 309-311 Virginia Avenue in Bernal Heights is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1906, currently owned by the Durnin Family Trust. The building's documented maintenance history includes a reroofing project from 1996, a gas line and flue vent replacement in July 2008, and an address amendment from 309 to 311 Virginia Avenue that same year. While the property itself has no recorded significant safety issues or code violations, the surrounding area has experienced several notable events in recent years. The most recent major concern is a collapsed sidewalk reported in September 2022, which remains open in the city's database. There have been multiple reports of abandoned vehicles in the vicinity, with the most recent incidents occurring in January and December 2023, though most were resolved promptly, either through removal or the vehicles being gone upon inspection. The property experienced a water-related issue in June 2021, potentially involving groundwater, though the report specified "no water services" in front of the address. Other local incidents include graffiti on a metal guard rail (September 2024) and various street cleaning matters, including hazardous materials (May 2022) and loose garbage (June and October 2021), all of which were resolved promptly. The building's relatively minimal permitting history and lack of internal complaints suggest routine maintenance, though the exterior environment has seen periodic infrastructure and cleanup challenges.

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Risk rating

How 309-311 Virginia 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
55th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 574 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 69.5%
Moderate concern 21.4%
Severe concern 9.2%
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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309-311 Virginia Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 09
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 09
Abandoned vehicle

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