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25-27 Crescent Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5746016 2 units · 2 fl · 1912

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 25-27 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 1912
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 built1912
Total area2,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5746016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Margaret A Martinez 1990 Tr
Mailing address
Martinez Joan & Martinez Ke Po Box 194 Lincoln CA 95648
Last sale
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25 Crescent Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
27 Crescent Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 25-27 Crescent Ave in Bernal Heights is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1912, currently owned by the Margaret A Martinez 1990 Trust. The building has undergone significant improvements in recent years, with the most substantial renovations occurring in 2021-2022, including a comprehensive $75,000 remodel of kitchens and bathrooms in both units, installation of hydronic heating systems with combination boilers, and electrical upgrades. More recent improvements include the replacement of eight windows and two doors in mid-2022, specifically in areas not visible from the street, including a lightwell and rear of the property.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural integrity, with earlier work in 2007 addressing dry rot issues in the back stairs. The property has experienced periodic issues with street cleanliness, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding overflowing city garbage cans in 2020, 2022, and 2023, though these are municipal rather than building-specific concerns. There have also been some parking enforcement matters nearby, including citations issued for vehicles blocking driveways in 2022 and 2023. A single fire complaint was recorded in January 2006, which was found to have no merit. The property's recent improvements, particularly the comprehensive systems upgrades in 2021, suggest active maintenance of both units, though prospective tenants should be aware of the street-level garbage management challenges in the vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 25-27 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
91th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 115 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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 89.5%
Moderate concern 7.2%
Severe concern 3.3%
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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25-27 Crescent Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Oct 21
Encampment
Encampment
311 RequestOct 21
Homelessness and supportive housing

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