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216-218 Bennington St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5709004 2 units · 2 fl · 1905

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 216-218 Bennington 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 1905
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 built1905
Total area1,725 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5709004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Seneres Alpha R
Mailing address
216 Bennington St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
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216 Bennington St, San Francisco, CA 94110
218 Bennington St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 216-218 Bennington Street in Bernal Heights, constructed in 1905, has experienced several significant issues over its recent history that may affect resident experience and safety. Most notably, the property was vacant for a period in early 2024, with violations related to the Vacant or Abandoned Building Ordinance recorded in February and resolved by May 2024. In 2022, multiple fire safety violations were documented, including concerns about exit maintenance and hoarding, though these were corrected by November 2022. The building has a concerning pattern of garbage and debris issues, with seven incidents reported between June and October 2024, suggesting potential ongoing maintenance challenges.

The property underwent substantial renovation work in 2005, including kitchen remodeling and bathroom updates, though this work was initially done without proper permits, resulting in a building complaint filed in November 2005. Historical records show roof issues were addressed in the 1990s, with work performed in 1993 and 1995, though those permits are now expired. More recently, there have been infrastructure concerns including a sewer discharge incident from a catch basin in August 2024, and two open reports from July 2023 regarding curb defects and tree root damage to the sidewalk. The building has also experienced multiple fire safety concerns in the past, specifically in December 2018 when issues with blocked exits, hoarding, and general access were reported, though these were eventually resolved.

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Risk rating

How 216-218 Bennington 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
13th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 1110 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 40.8%
Moderate concern 47.6%
Severe concern 11.6%
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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216-218 Bennington St event timeline

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

2024
Building Violation (NOV) Feb 15
Failure to comply with the vacant or abandoned building ordinance 194-09 and s.f.b.c 103a.4, monthly monitoring fee table section 110a table 1a-k
DBI ComplaintFeb 15
Vacant building

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