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305 Bocana St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5677015 3 units · 2 fl · 1906

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Bernal Heights
Above average
avg 1.2
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 305 Bocana 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 1906
2 or more units
3 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.

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 1906
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area2,748 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5677015
Ownership

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

Mailing address
329 Primrose Rd Ste 117118 Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
013118

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The property at 305 Bocana St is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1906 in San Francisco's Bernal Heights neighborhood, currently owned by 305 Bocana Street LLC. The building has undergone extensive renovations over the past several years, with significant work occurring between 2020-2023, including the addition of ADUs, complete unit renovations, and safety upgrades. Major improvements included the installation of a fully automatic sprinkler system in 2022 ($12,009), comprehensive unit renovations with new HVAC systems, bathrooms, and kitchens, and structural work including new concrete slabs and foundation improvements. Several building violations were recorded in late 2020 regarding heating issues and roof deck concerns, though these were abated by 2021/2023. A complaint regarding lead paint concerns was filed in 2022 but was also addressed.

The renovation work has been substantial, with building permits showing consistent investment in upgrading the property. Recent work in 2023 involved adding laundry facilities to the first floor ADU. There have been two tenant buyouts recorded, in July 2020 and October 2021, for $35,000 and $26,300 respectively. Multiple plumbing and electrical upgrades have been completed, including the installation of new plumbing systems, electrical wiring, and HVAC equipment across the units. The property has experienced some typical construction-related issues, including complaints about dust control and construction material placement, though these were generally resolved promptly. Recent maintenance issues noted through 311 calls included sidewalk and sewer vent concerns, with some cases showing as ongoing or requiring follow-up.

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Risk rating

How 305 Bocana 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
4th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 1225 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
31%
No DBI
violation
69%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 23.8%
Moderate concern 48.2%
Severe concern 28.0%
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

305 Bocana St event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Jul 19
Revision to pa#201904198489 to comply with nov 202071102.
$1 · Complete
Plumbing PermitJun 30
Add new laundry stack up in the kitchen

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