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115-117 Gates St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5651026 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 115-117 Gates 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 1907
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 built1907
Total area1,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5651026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Eastman Robert D
Mailing address
117 Gates St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
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115 Gates St, San Francisco, CA 94110
117 Gates St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

This 3-unit multi-family residential building, located at 115-117 Gates Street in Bernal Heights, was constructed in 1907 and is currently owned by Robert D. Eastman. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent major renovations occurring in 2014, including bathroom and kitchen updates ($20,000) and HVAC system upgrades with new ductwork and furnace installation ($6,410). Prior to this, the building saw the addition of solar panels in 2010 (7 roof-mounted PV modules, 1.5 kW total) and an underground electrical conversion in 2004. A concerning incident occurred in 2009 when a housing complaint was filed regarding improper storage and ventilation issues in the basement, which was subsequently addressed through fire safety inspections that noted combustible materials (though these conditions were corrected on the same day of reporting). The most recent building-related activity includes multiple utility service requests in late 2024, though these appear to be routine matters.

The property has experienced several maintenance and compliance issues in recent months, particularly in late 2024, with multiple reports of driveway blocking incidents resulting in citations, and ongoing concerns about sidewalk conditions likely related to tree root damage. Three instances of utility-related service requests were logged in November 2024, indicating potential infrastructure or billing issues requiring attention. Historical records show earlier maintenance work included repairs to stairs and landings in 1997, and two street space permits were issued in 2005. A false alarm system activation incident was recorded with the fire department, though no actual fire or injuries were involved. The combination of recent utility service requests and citations for parking violations suggests increased activity around the property, though most building improvements and major systems upgrades appear to have been properly permitted and completed in accordance with city regulations.

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Risk rating

How 115-117 Gates 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
69th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 396 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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 70.7%
Moderate concern 19.9%
Severe concern 9.5%
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

115-117 Gates St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request May 16
Pavement defect
Pavement Defect
311 RequestMay 16
Curb or curb ramp defect

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