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317 Cortland Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5667015 3 units · 3 fl · 2010

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 317 Cortland 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 2010
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 2010
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Floors3
Year built2010
Total area3,759 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5667015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
2 W Clay St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
January 31, 2020

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Initial analysis

The property at 317 Cortland Avenue in Bernal Heights is a three-story mixed-use building constructed in 2010, containing two residential units above ground-floor commercial space. The ground floor space has undergone several significant transformations, most notably converting from a tea shop to a limited restaurant in 2014, and most recently into a cannabis retail facility, with permits issued in December 2021 and October 2024 for related modifications and electrical work totaling approximately $167,000. The building features modern amenities including a heat pump system installed in December 2024 and comprehensive plumbing and electrical work completed in 2009 during construction, including multiple bathroom installations, laundry facilities, and new utility services.

The building has experienced some maintenance and compliance issues over its history, including multiple vacant commercial storefront complaints between 2019-2023, with the most recent active complaint filed in June 2023 regarding the vacant commercial space. Residential heating system compliance issues were documented in late 2014, though these were abated by early 2015. Additionally, there were a couple of construction-related complaints in 2009-2011 regarding work beyond permit scope and construction defects, both of which were resolved. The property underwent substantial initial construction in 2008, which included the demolition of an existing garage and the construction of the current structure under a permitted cost of $650,000. Recent maintenance issues have primarily been related to exterior matters such as sidewalk conditions and illegal postings, with some of these matters still pending resolution as of 2024.

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Risk rating

How 317 Cortland 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

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
35thpercentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 829 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
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 34%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

317 Cortland Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request May 09
Not offensive
sidewalk structure
Electrical PermitFeb 24
Add 16 lights, 20 outlets, 14 switches, 1 exterior sign and replace existing sub panel for a bigger one.

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