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11-15 Newman St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5709010 2 units · 2 fl · 1923

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 11-15 Newman 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 1923
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 built1923
Total area1,450 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5709010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Eileen Donahue Revocable Tr
Mailing address
Eileen Donahue, Trustee 11 Newman St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
053003

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11 Newman St, San Francisco, CA 94110
15 Newman St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

This two-unit, two-story residential building located at 11-15 Newman Street in Bernal Heights was built in 1923 and is classified as a Flats & Duplex property. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent major work being a furnace replacement in 2019 and gas houseline extensions completed in 2011. In 2014, stair repairs were performed to address wood rot issues, and prior to that, substantial renovations occurred in 2001-2002 including the construction of a new family room with bathroom on the first floor and foundation work, though these permits eventually expired. Earlier maintenance records show attention to structural elements, including stairs and decks in 1995, reroofing, and window installations from 1985.

The property has experienced several maintenance and safety-related incidents in the surrounding area, with multiple 311 calls regarding street conditions between 2019-2024. Most of these calls were for abandoned vehicles, with the most recent incidents occurring in December 2023 and July 2024. There were also reports of hazardous materials (glass) in 2020, and various street cleaning issues including human or animal waste, tires, and encampment items, all of which were resolved by city services. A construction noise complaint was filed in 2020 but was determined to be invalid due to address discrepancy. While these environmental and infrastructural issues occurred in the vicinity, they primarily relate to street conditions rather than the building itself, which has maintained regular permits for necessary repairs and systems upgrades over the years.

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Risk rating

How 11-15 Newman 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
49th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 651 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 69.6%
Moderate concern 20.3%
Severe concern 10.1%
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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11-15 Newman St event timeline

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2019
Plumbing Permit Dec 06
Replace furnace in kind. no change in location.
Expired

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