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661 Peralta Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5637031 4 units · 2 fl · 1960

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 661 Peralta 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 1960
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1960
Total area2,586 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5637031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Zhong Pu
Mailing address
194 Valmar Ter San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
050820

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Initial analysis

The property at 661 Peralta Avenue is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building located in Bernal Heights, owned by Zhong Pu and constructed in 1960. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent work occurring in October 2024 when electrical upgrades were completed in all three occupied units (Units 1, 2, and 3) including sub-panel replacements and closet relocations. Previous major renovations include a reroofing project in 2016 ($11,500), window replacements in 2014, and multiple siding updates between 1996 and 2010, demonstrating regular maintenance of building exteriors.

A notable fire incident occurred in 2002, requiring substantial repairs to framing, wall, and floor finishes costing $25,000, though the building has maintained active compliance with safety requirements since. In 2001, multiple fire safety violations were recorded regarding smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, egress obstructions, and lead paint hazards, all of which were resolved by August 2001. More recently, there has been an ongoing issue with garbage management, with multiple 311 calls in January 2025 reporting overflowing city garbage cans. Typically, these cases were resolved promptly, indicating responsive waste management services. The property has also seen one tenant buyout at 79 Bradford Street in 2016 for $10,000 involving one tenant.

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Risk rating

How 661 Peralta 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
28th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 919 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

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 36.5%
Moderate concern 39.6%
Severe concern 23.9%
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

661 Peralta Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Jul 21
Reseal existing roof up to 500 sf. prepare south side of building non street visible for siding installation. approx. 1,100 sf. install ply sheeting and waterproof paper 2 layers of tyvek. install flashing. install james hardie siding. repair siding on front and back of building as needed.
$25,000 · Complete
Planning RecordJul 21
Replace siding on partially visible south elevation with James Hardie horizontal V-Groove siding. Repair wood siding in-kind at front elevation. N/A for work on flat roof and siding at rear elevation.

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