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390 Prospect Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5672011 4 units · 2 fl · 1913

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 390 Prospect 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 1913
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1913
Total area2,530 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5672011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yops Barry W Piccini Edda
Mailing address
282 Ripley St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
000000

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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 390 Prospect Ave in Bernal Heights was built in 1913 and is currently owned by Barry W. Yops and Edda Piccini. The property has a history of several significant maintenance and safety issues, with the most recent notable concerns emerging in 2015 when multiple violations were documented, including mold/mildew on walls, broken window panes, and concerns regarding lead-based paint hazards. Of particular note was the presence of lead paint and associated safety warnings, as well as the presence of interior moisture issues leading to mold formation. Earlier in 2003, the building had violations related to smoke detector installation requirements and gas utility shutoff tools, though these were all officially abated by June 27, 2003. The building underwent several documented maintenance activities, including roof repairs in 1996 and sidewalk repairs in 2002.

More recently, the property has experienced ongoing external maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024 regarding general street and sidewalk cleaning needs. While these calls primarily relate to public-space maintenance rather than building-specific issues, they do indicate some ongoing concerns with the immediate surroundings. A notable plumbing-related service request was recorded in October 2024, though this may not directly pertain to the building itself given the agency response was through RPD Community Gardens. The most pressing historical building concerns appear to have been addressed, as there have been no documented housing violations or building complaints since 2015. However, the age of the building (110 years old) and its documented history of moisture and lead-related issues suggest ongoing maintenance monitoring would be prudent for maintaining resident comfort and safety.

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Risk rating

How 390 Prospect 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

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
22th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 995 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
58%
No DBI
violation
42%
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 severity forecast
No violation 35.5%
Moderate concern 24.4%
Severe concern 40.1%
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

390 Prospect Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 16
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
Electrical PermitJun 15
Install (5) 30a@240v circuits for hybrid heat pump water heaters; (1) 30a@240v recep for dryer; (1) 40a@240v cooktop; and (4) provision conduits to roof for hvac to be installed and connected at a later time under an additional permit. all circuits on exposed emt / fished nm originating from subpanels adjacent to existing service equipment.

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