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320 Alemany Blvd

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5817012 3 units · 4 fl · 2007

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Bernal Heights
Above average
avg 1.2
17
FewerMore

This building has 17 novs (7y), above the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 320 Alemany Blvd 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 2007
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NCS
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.

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 2007
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units3
Floors4
Year built2007
Total area8,339 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5817012
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Jack Tseng P.O. Box 625 Burlingame CA 94011
Last sale
051310

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The four-story, three-unit building at 320 Alemany Blvd in Bernal Heights, owned by 320 Alemany LLC, has experienced significant regulatory challenges since its construction in 2007. Most notably, in late 2022, a city inspection revealed multiple serious violations, including unauthorized unit modifications resulting in the conversion from three to six units, with unauthorized additions of fireplaces, kitchen conversions, and interior reconfigurations across multiple floors (units 1A, 2, 3A, 3B, 4A, and 4B). The building also faced violations related to fire safety, with concerns about an incomplete sprinkler system installation, missing emergency escape openings, and various fire code breaches including obstructed exit stairs and improperly secured roof access. While the owner attempted to address some issues through building permits, including a completed voluntary fire escape retrofit in late 2023, other significant problems persist. These include active plumbing violations and a pending final warning notice regarding unauthorized construction work. The building's exterior and structural elements have come under scrutiny as well, with requirements for an inspection of weather-exposed wood and metal structures including decks, balconies, and fire escapes. The property's documented history includes 7 service requests and 3 complaints processed through the Department of Building Inspection (DBI) system in the past seven years, though the most pressing issues appear to be concentrated in the recently discovered 2022 violations.

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Risk rating

How 320 Alemany Blvd'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
6th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 1199 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
39%
No DBI
violation
61%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 11.5%
Moderate concern 68.8%
Severe concern 19.6%
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

320 Alemany Blvd event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 30
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement

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