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636 Andover St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5721007 2 units · 2 fl · 1904

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 636 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 1904
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 1904
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 built1904
Total area2,633 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5721007
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Contreras Anthony & Laura, 636 Andover St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
October 30, 2018

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 636 Andover St in Bernal Heights, owned by Anthony & Laura Contreras L, has undergone significant improvements since its 1904 construction. Most recently, in 2022, the property received a complete solar panel installation comprising 17 panels with a total capacity of 6.8 kW. The building has seen continuous maintenance and upgrades, including a bathroom remodel in 2018 (costing $15,000) that included both construction and electrical work, and a reroofing project in 2017. Historical renovations from the mid-2000s included interior remodeling, window replacements, and structural improvements, though some permits from that period expired without completion.

The building had several serious issues that have since been resolved, including a significant cluster of violations in 2001 related to lead paint hazards, building repairs, and safety concerns (such as missing handrails and smoke detectors), which were all abated by June 2002. A fire safety complaint regarding blocked exits was filed in 2015 but was found to have no merit. Recent activity at the property has primarily consisted of external matters, particularly regarding parking enforcement, with multiple citations issued in 2024 for vehicles blocking driveways. Current building maintenance appears to be routine, with no active violations or major infrastructure concerns. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to street-level issues like graffiti, discarded waste containers, and parking enforcement, suggesting these are external neighborhood concerns rather than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 636 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
37thpercentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 804 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
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 33%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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636 Andover St event timeline

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2022
Electrical Permit Sep 22
Roof mounted solar pv system: 17x400=6.8 total kw. residential pv solar, flush and reverse tilt roof mount, grid tied plan 4557r1
Complete
Electrical PermitJul 28
Pv plan #4557. 17 pv modules x 400 watts / 1000 = 6.8 kw. flush & reverse tilt roof mount, grid tied.

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