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317 Virginia Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5618025 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 317 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 1908
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 built1908
Total area880 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5618025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chase/Canaga Fmly Trust
Mailing address
Chase Earl G & Canaaga Lind 63 Winfield St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
032499

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Initial analysis

This two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located at 317 Virginia Avenue in Bernal Heights was built in 1908 and is currently owned by the Chase/Canaga Family Trust. The property has undergone significant renovations in recent years, with major improvements made in 2015 including a new roof installation (both roofing and plywood), kitchen upgrades with electrical improvements including new wiring and a sub-panel installation, and various interior repairs totaling approximately $20,500 to address water damage, dry rot, and bathroom renovations. These 2015 improvements suggest active maintenance of the property and timely response to structural and functional issues.

The building faced multiple maintenance challenges in mid-2009, with several housing complaints filed between June and July of that year. These complaints, which were all resolved by August 2009, included issues with plumbing (drainage, venting, sinks, and tub/shower repairs), electrical systems, window functionality, floor coverings, and ventilation. A notable incident from June 2009 reported loss of electricity combined with window and flooring problems, though all these issues were promptly addressed within approximately two months. Recent records from 2022-2024 show primarily external concerns such as sidewalk defects, graffiti, and debris cleanup, which are being addressed by city services. There is one open sidewalk defect case from September 2022 regarding a collapsed sidewalk, and previous sidewalk issues were resolved in 2021. These records indicate that while the building has experienced periodic maintenance issues in the past, the management has generally responded promptly to necessary repairs, particularly during the 2015 renovation period.

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Risk rating

How 317 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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The story over time

317 Virginia Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Nov 30
Toters left out 24x7
Litter Receptacle Maintenance
311 RequestJul 23
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