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297-299 Bonview St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5668020 4 units · 2 fl · 1900

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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 297-299 Bonview 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
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,860 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5668020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
231 Cortland Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
September 09, 2005

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Included addresses

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297 Bonview St, San Francisco, CA 94110
231 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
299 Bonview St, San Francisco, CA 94110
233 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 297-299 Bonview Street is a two-story, multi-family residential building with 4 units, constructed in 1900 in the Bernal Heights neighborhood. The building underwent significant renovation and modernization between 2013 and 2022, with major work including the installation of an ADA-compliant bathroom, garage modifications, and commercial improvements. In 2015-2017, substantial improvements were made to the commercial space, including new entry doors, garage modifications, and interior renovations costing approximately $469,000. The building's infrastructure has been actively maintained, with recent electrical work (August 2023) involving a new 125A subpanel installation and comprehensive system upgrades. Plumbing work is ongoing, with permits issued in 2023 for multiple bathroom and kitchen installations.

The property has generally maintained good upkeep, with the most recent major work including a $20,000 roofing project completed in 2022. Historical records show regular maintenance and upgrading of essential systems, including electrical (2008-2023), plumbing (2007-2023), and accessibility improvements. The building's commercial portion has received particular attention, with multiple permits issued for improvements to the retail space. The property has had some typical urban maintenance issues as documented in 311 calls between 2021 and 2024, primarily related to street-level concerns like illegal parking and sidewalk maintenance, although these have generally been resolved promptly. Recent improvements and maintenance work suggests active management and upkeep of the building's systems, with particular focus on accessibility and modern conveniences.

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Risk rating

How 297-299 Bonview 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
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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

297-299 Bonview St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jan 21
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa # 2017 0210 9180, & 2015-0223-9096 & 2021-0216-4751
$1 · Issued

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