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182 Banks St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5652015 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 182 Banks 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.

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 1900
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area1,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5652015
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Richard & Valerie Girling T 182 Banks St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
May 25, 1993

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 182 Banks Street in Bernal Heights is a two-story flats/duplex structure built in 1900, currently owned by Richard & Valerie Girling R. The property underwent significant improvements in 2007-2008, including a major full house remodel valued at $223,400 that encompassed kitchen and bathroom updates, seismic upgrades, new windows, slab work, and heating system installation. This renovation also included substantial electrical work, with the installation of 50 lights, 20 switches, 100 receptacles, and 20 circuits, though one electrical permit from August 2007 was cancelled. A solar panel system was added to the property in November 2017, consisting of 12 PV modules with a total capacity of 4.32 kW.

Recent maintenance issues of concern include multiple incidents of sewage backup problems in late 2023 and mid-2024, with the most recent being a resolved case involving a 4-inch sewer vent issue. The property has experienced persistent street-related issues, with several reports of abandoned vehicles in the vicinity between late 2023 and 2025. Noise complaints were recorded in April and May 2024, though these were accepted as informational reports. Historical permits show earlier improvements, including a garage door installation in 2008, conversion of overhead power to underground service in 2004, and substantial electrical work in 2008 involving 100 receptacles and multiple circuits. The building's maintenance history suggests regular updates and improvements, particularly during the 2007-2008 period, though the recent plumbing issues indicate some ongoing infrastructure challenges.

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Risk rating

How 182 Banks 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
68thpercentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 408 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
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 22%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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