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715 Banks St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5816010 2 units · 1 fl · 1967

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
Above average
avg 1.2
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 715 Banks 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 1967
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

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Building characteristics
Units2
Floors1
Year built1967
Total area1,708 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5816010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chavarria Jose & Sobalvarro
Mailing address
715 Banks St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
052199

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 715 Banks Street in Bernal Heights, owned by Chavarria Jose & Sobalvarro, has a documented history dating back to 1967. The property experienced significant tenant quality of life issues in 2016, when multiple violations were recorded in April including mold/mildew on walls and ceilings, and inadequate heating in the downstairs unit. These problems were addressed by June 2016, when electrical work was performed to replace two non-functioning wall-mounted electric heaters in the downstairs unit.

Recent maintenance history has shown persistent infrastructure challenges, particularly with the sewer system. Between 2017 and 2018, there were multiple sewer-related incidents including flooding, sewage backups, and odor problems, suggesting ongoing plumbing concerns in the building's infrastructure. The most recent building-related service request was made in 2024 for parking sign repairs. An unrelated tenant buyout was recorded at 723 Banks Street for $60,000 in May 2016, though this was for a different address on the same street.

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Risk rating

How 715 Banks 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
91th percentile

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

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.2%
Moderate concern 12.1%
Severe concern 6.7%
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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