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191 Crescent Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5745004 2 units · 2 fl · 1987

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 191 Crescent Ave 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 1987
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1987
Total area3,111 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5745004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hong Clifford Sai Ping & Ro
Mailing address
375 11th Ave Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
050500

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The property at 191 Crescent Ave is a two-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in Bernal Heights, constructed in 1987 and currently owned by Hong Clifford Sai Ping & Ro. The building's maintenance history shows several significant events, with the most concerning being a cluster of bedbug infestation complaints in April 2016 (two separate incidents within the same week) that remain in inactive status with Housing Inspection Services. Earlier building modifications include a 1989 permit for converting a ground floor playroom into a study and playroom, though this permit expired, and a 1998 permit for repairing 200 square feet of exterior stucco wall, which was completed.

The property has experienced recurring issues in 2024, particularly regarding sanitation and maintenance, with multiple 311 calls recorded for garbage and debris (six instances between May and October 2024), though most of these cases were resolved. There was also a building inspection request in October 2024 that was transferred to the CUPA division, which could indicate environmental health concerns. Other incidents from 2024 include reports of illegal postings, a blocked driveway situation, and regular seasonal maintenance issues such as Christmas tree disposal. While the frequency of sanitation complaints in 2024 is notable, it's important to recognize that many of these cases were promptly resolved through appropriate city departments.

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Risk rating

How 191 Crescent Ave'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
44th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 715 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.3%
Moderate concern 15.0%
Severe concern 9.7%
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

191 Crescent Ave event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2024
311 Request Dec 14
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste

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