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794 Andover St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5825030 2 units · 4 fl · 2016

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 794 Andover 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 2016
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
Floors4
Year built2016
Total area3,475 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5825030
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chang Roxanne
Mailing address
34 Baywood Ave San Mateo CA 94402
Last sale
083017

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Initial analysis

794 Andover Street is a four-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in Bernal Heights, constructed in 2016 and owned by Roxanne Chang. The building underwent significant safety improvements during its construction phase, including the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system (NFPA 13R) with 40 heads and underground fire service in 2015, along with a new retaining wall in the rear yard costing over $21,000. The property has experienced ongoing maintenance and compliance issues, most notably an active building code violation filed in May 2023 regarding unauthorized changes to west-facing windows, which were modified from fixed to operable configuration. This violation is currently scheduled for director hearing in June 2024, and as of October 2023, there are concerns about incomplete work related to the original fire sprinkler system installation.

The building's maintenance record shows periodic issues with vegetation management, with multiple weed and grass violations documented between 2019 and 2023. Recent environmental health concerns have emerged, with multiple 311 calls regarding pest infestations in late 2024. The property has experienced various fire safety-related incidents, though none resulted in injuries or significant damage. These include a natural gas leak response, unintentional sprinkler activation, and carbon monoxide detector activation, among others. The building's compliance history shows multiple fire code violations between 2019 and 2023, primarily related to permitting issues, though most have been abated. The surrounding area has faced typical urban challenges, as evidenced by various 311 calls in 2024 regarding abandoned vehicles, pavement defects, and graffiti, all of which have been resolved.

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Risk rating

How 794 Andover 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
20th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 1021 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 60.4%
Moderate concern 33.8%
Severe concern 5.8%
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

794 Andover St event timeline

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

2023
DBI Complaint Nov 07
Date last observed: 06-nov-23; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling expired permits; ; additional information: 201503130880 not complete;
Building Inspection Division
Building Violation (NOV)May 12
Internal dbi audit review has revealed that the work permitted under pa pa201402219026- revision of exterior of building. ref. pa #200603025880.. has been exceeded, the revised west facing property lines widows located on the first floor are now operable. the original 200603025880 was initially designed to have fixed windows a monthly monitoring fee will be assessed. sec 110a, table1a-k code/section: 106a.4.4., 106a.4.7

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