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500-502 Andover St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5717001A 2 units · 2 fl · 1963

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 500-502 Andover 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 1963
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 1963
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 built1963
Total area2,658 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5717001A
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Frank S & Helen J Reisinger 1237 Park Pacifica Ave Pacifica CA 94044
Last sale
January 11, 2022

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500 Andover St, San Francisco, CA 94110
502 Andover St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 500-502 Andover Street in Bernal Heights, owned by the Reisinger Family Living Trust, has undergone several significant renovations since its construction in 1963. Most recently, in 2017, considerable work was performed on the lower unit (500 Andover), including a bathroom remodeling project to convert one bathroom into two, along with substantial exterior improvements involving rear siding replacement, insulation upgrades, and the installation of new patio doors, completed at a cost of approximately $24,000. Earlier maintenance records show attention to structural integrity, with repairs documented in 2015 addressing dry rot and termite damage on the south wall, and a roof replacement project noted in 1989. The building's heating systems were updated in 2007 with the installation of two new forced air gas furnaces.

Of particular note is a building complaint filed in October 2020 regarding unsafe roofing removal practices by a contractor, although this complaint is currently listed as not active. The property has experienced recurring issues with parking violations in the vicinity, with multiple citations issued between July and December 2024, along with reports of abandoned vehicles near the property. A tree maintenance matter involving a dead tree was reported in July 2024 and remains open, along with a general cleaning request from February 2024 concerning loose garbage. While these external issues may affect the immediate surroundings of the building, they appear to be primarily neighborhood-related concerns rather than direct building management issues.

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Risk rating

How 500-502 Andover 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
21stpercentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 1008 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
58%
No DBI
violation
42%
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.

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 42%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

500-502 Andover St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 15
Sidewalk defect
lifted sidewalk tree roots
311 RequestMay 15
Sidewalk defect

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