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56 Patton St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5713007 2 units · 2 fl · 1909

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 56 Patton 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 1909
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 built1909
Total area2,123 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5713007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fahey Patti Anne
Mailing address
56a Patton St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
030915

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56 Patton St, San Francisco, CA 94110
56 A Patton St #rear Bldg, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 56 Patton Street in Bernal Heights is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1909, currently owned by Patti Anne Fahey. The building has undergone several significant modifications over the past two decades, with the most recent notable work including a 2015 ground floor interior remodeling project that added a one-hour exit hallway and replaced a wooden beam with a steel beam in the garage. In 2012, there were efforts to convert a storage garage into an office and art studio, including adding a half-bath and two new windows, as well as modifications to accommodate parking for a second car. The property has also seen various infrastructure improvements, including a garage door installation in 2009 and electrical panel replacement with conduit repair in the same year.

The building's maintenance and compliance history shows active management, with multiple permits filed and completed for various remodeling projects, though some earlier permits from 2001-2003 did expire. Recent activity around the property has primarily involved parking-related issues, with multiple 311 calls regarding illegal parking, including sidewalk parking and driveway blockages between 2019-2024. There have been occasional reports of noise and waste collection issues, with the most recent noise complaint filed in February 2024 and a missed trash collection report from September 2021. The property has had minimal safety incidents reported, with only one fire-related incident recorded as an assist to police or other governmental agency, and no civilian injuries associated with any incidents on record.

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Risk rating

How 56 Patton 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
57th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 549 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

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 74.3%
Moderate concern 17.2%
Severe concern 8.5%
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

56 Patton St event timeline

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2025
Building Permit May 07
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
$28,000 · Complete

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