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214 Elsie St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5670005 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 214 Elsie 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
RH2
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 area2,348 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5670005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bayne Barbara
Mailing address
214 Elsie St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
052599

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 214 Elsie Street in Bernal Heights, owned by Barbara Bayne, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including a complete kitchen and half-bath renovation in the upper story unit in 2007, which included energy-efficient upgrades such as double-pane windows and fluorescent lighting, and the installation of a 3.7 kW solar system with 16 roof-mounted PV modules in 2010. Historical maintenance records show termite repair work was completed in 1998, while a reroofing project initiated in 2002 has an expired permit on record, suggesting it may not have been properly finalized in the city system.

The property has been subject to numerous parking-related issues in recent months, with 11 reports of abandoned vehicles or parking violations between 2024 and 2025, though most were resolved quickly with no violations confirmed. A fire-related complaint regarding combustible materials was reported and closed with no merit in late 2016. The most recent significant building-related activity was a rent board fee and housing inventory request in June 2024, which was resolved when it was confirmed that a Housing Opportunity Exemption was on file. While the building itself has maintained a relatively stable condition with regular improvements, the surrounding area has experienced ongoing parking enforcement challenges, particularly during 2024 when multiple reports of abandoned vehicles were filed, most of which were determined to have no merit or were resolved upon inspection.

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Risk rating

How 214 Elsie 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
53th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 600 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.

Building age

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 72.1%
Moderate concern 18.4%
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

214 Elsie St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 10
Blocked sidewalk
port a potty
311 RequestJun 05
Blocked sidewalk

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