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316-318 Alemany Blvd

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5817013 6 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
14
FewerMore

This building has 14 novs (7y), above the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 316-318 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
6 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
Units6
Floors4
Year built2007
Total area9,562 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5817013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Jack Tseng P.O. Box 625 Burlingame CA 94011
Last sale
052110

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316 Alemany Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94110
318 Alemany Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 316-318 Alemany Blvd property is a four-story, six-unit multi-family residential building located in Bernal Heights, built in 2007 and currently owned by 320 Alemany LLC. The building has experienced significant regulatory scrutiny and safety concerns in recent years, particularly in late 2022 when multiple violations were issued regarding unauthorized unit conversions and safety issues, including missing fire escape landings in units 3A, 3B, 3D, 4A, and 4B. These violations, along with several others related to fire safety and building maintenance, resulted in a series of correction orders that were officially abated by November 2023.

The property has a documented history of issues with its fire safety systems, including multiple false alarms, smoke removal incidents, and fire system malfunctions. Notable recent work includes the installation of a new fire sprinkler backflow prevention device in 2024, though there have been recurring issues with the building's fire safety systems that raise concerns about overall safety. Additional work has been performed to address egress requirements, including fire escape extensions completed in 2023, and various plumbing and electrical improvements. The building's maintenance history shows periods of unpermitted modifications and safety compliance issues, though recent permits indicate efforts to bring the building into compliance with current codes. A 2019 complaint cited persistent fire alarm problems and insulation issues affecting resident comfort, and there have been multiple complaints about unauthorized unit modifications over the years. The property's planning records show attempts to address the legalization of additional dwelling units, though some proposals have been withdrawn or are under review.

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Risk rating

How 316-318 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
4th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 1225 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
31%
No DBI
violation
69%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 9.6%
Moderate concern 64.9%
Severe concern 25.4%
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

316-318 Alemany Blvd event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Sep 01
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
Planning ProjectAug 25
Unit legalization per Planning Code Section 207(C)(4)

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