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334 Alemany Blvd

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5843010 4 units · 1964

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Bernal Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.2
2
FewerMore

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

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 334 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 1964
2 or more units
4 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.

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 1964
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

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
Units4
Floors
Year built1964
Total area2,330 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5843010
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
334 Alemany Blvd Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
April 16, 2018

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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 334 Alemany Boulevard in Bernal Heights, owned by Herman Christian, was constructed in 1964 and has undergone several significant improvements in recent years. Most notably, in 2017, units #3 and #4 received comprehensive kitchen remodels including new cabinets, counters, sinks, plumbing fixtures, and electrical updates, with the work totaling $10,000. During the same period, both units had their recalled breaker boxes replaced, and underwent electrical rewiring to current standards, including the installation of high-efficiency lighting and new appliances. The building's garage door was also replaced with an aluminum door in late 2017.

Prior to these improvements, the building faced multiple safety and compliance issues that were subsequently addressed. A routine housing inspection in 2016 resulted in violations that required the installation of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide monitoring, while earlier inspections in 2001 and 2008 had identified various fire safety concerns including the need for fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and smoke enclosure door repairs. All of these violations were officially abated by November 2016. More recently, in late 2023, there was a sewage-related incident requiring PUC Sewer Operations intervention, though this was resolved promptly. The property has maintained regular compliance with building codes since the significant upgrades of 2017, which included both structural and safety improvements across all units.

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Risk rating

How 334 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
60thpercentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 510 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

Neighborhood location

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 26%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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