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236-238 Moultrie St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5647007 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 236-238 Moultrie 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 1900
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 built1900
Total area1,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5647007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Zinder Matthew & Tracy Meli
Mailing address
238 Moultrie St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
031621

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236 Moultrie St, San Francisco, CA 94110
238 Moultrie St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 236-238 Moultrie Street in Bernal Heights is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Matthew Zinder and Tracy Meli. The building's history is marked by several significant events, particularly between 2000 and 2002, when multiple unauthorized modifications were made, including an attic vertical addition (approx. 14' x 14' x 10'), window installations, and a kitchen remodel, all of which led to multiple building violations and complaints. These issues were ultimately resolved by May 2002, along with related unauthorized fireplace installation modifications. The building has seen various heating and cooling system updates in recent years, including the installation of a heat pump and mini-split systems in 2020 and 2023, though the permits for these installations are marked as expired.

Recent activity at the property has primarily involved maintenance and environmental issues, with several 311 calls in late 2024/early 2025 regarding abandoned vehicles, garbage debris, and tree maintenance concerns. Notably, there was one fire complaint in May 2020 regarding blocked exits, which was corrected by June 2020, and an alarm system activation incident with no fire-related injuries recorded. The most recent significant event was a tenant buyout at a different address (115 Andover Street) in April 2024 for $110,000, involving one tenant, though this is not directly related to the Moultrie Street property. The building's permit and violation history suggests attention to proper permitting procedures is critical, though all historical violations were resolved, and there have been no recent building violations on record.

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Risk rating

How 236-238 Moultrie 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

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
54th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 587 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 73.2%
Moderate concern 18.7%
Severe concern 8.0%
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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236-238 Moultrie St event timeline

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

2023
Plumbing Permit Sep 18
Work category: 1m; instal a heat pump, 3 air handlers, communication line, line sets, condensation drain, unit disconnect, and thermostat controls
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