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11-15 Newman St

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

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Bernal Heights — not a forecast
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.

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 1923
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
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).

Mailing address
Eileen Donahue, Trustee 11 Newman St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale

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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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
49thpercentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 651 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

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

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 29%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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11-15 Newman St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 13
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement
Planning RecordJun 25
This approval is for the rear yard deck partially within the required rear yard, therefore, portions of the deck are considered legal, non-complying pursuant to 188.1 as it has existed before 2003, the threshold for the code section. Moreso, the deck within the buildable area, pursuant to 188, is being replaced completely within the same footprint pursuant to a 188 ZA interpretation. This approval is for the deck and stairs only and not for any pop-out component of the subject building.

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