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49-53 Godeus St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5642040 3 units · 2 fl · 1904

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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 49-53 Godeus 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 1904
2 or more units
3 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.

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 1904
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1904
Total area3,358 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5642040
Ownership

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

Mailing address
230 Hearst Ave San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
July 26, 1988

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49 Godeus St, San Francisco, CA 94110
53 Godeus St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 49-53 Godeus Street in Bernal Heights is a two-story multi-family residential building containing three units, owned by Joseph & Julie C Grossman R and constructed in 1904. The building has undergone several significant renovations and faced regulatory challenges over the past two decades. In 2016, a re-roofing project was completed at a cost of $18,650. A major renovation occurred in 2009 when the property underwent substantial upgrades including the remodeling of two kitchens and three bathrooms, electrical rewiring, new plumbing, and the installation of a gas heating system, totaling $56,000. This work was undertaken in response to a notice of violation (NOV) issued in 2008, which also involved deck repairs and the installation of new linoleum.

The building faced serious concerns in 2009 when a complaint was filed regarding the illegal conversion of the ground level (basement/storage area) into a third dwelling unit, complete with private entry, two bedrooms, living room, bathroom, and kitchen facilities, along with associated electrical and plumbing systems. This violation raised multiple safety concerns including inadequate ventilation, ceiling height issues, absence of smoke detectors, and questions about fire-resistant materials. These violations were eventually abated by December 2009 through compliance work that included the demolition of the unauthorized in-law apartment and restoration to original use. The building has had two notable heating-related violations: one in 2008 regarding lack of adequate heat, and another in 2009 related to insufficient permanent heat sources, though these were resolved through subsequent improvements. More recently, there have been multiple 311 calls related to the property's vicinity, primarily concerning sidewalk issues, parking violations, and general street cleaning needs, with the most recent being a sidewalk defect complaint in November 2024.

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Risk rating

How 49-53 Godeus 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
22ndpercentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 995 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
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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 (ZIP code)

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Neighborhood location

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

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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 41%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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49-53 Godeus St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jan 13
Sidewalk defect
lifted sidewalk tree roots

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