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338 Alemany Blvd

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5843011 4 units · 2 fl · 1964

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Bernal Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.2
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 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 338 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
Floors2
Year built1964
Total area2,330 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5843011
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Hernandez Marcos Licea & My 2148 Staghorn Way Livermore CA 94550
Last sale
August 28, 2018

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story apartment building at 338 Alemany Blvd in Bernal Heights, owned by the Hernandez Nanon Family Trust, was constructed in 1964 and has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues over its history. Most notably, in 2019, the building faced multiple housing code violations, including water damage, structural maintenance concerns, mold issues, and problems with smoke detection systems, though all these violations were abated by March 2019. The building has a history of water-related problems, with documented leaks and moisture issues particularly affecting Unit #2, and required roof repairs and stucco work in 2012 with a cost of $4,000. Earlier history shows the building underwent efforts to address unauthorized modifications, including a 1992 project to remove illegal units from the garage area and a 1990 permit to remove non-conforming storage sheds at the garage.

The property has had recurring issues with occupancy compliance, particularly in 2006 when multiple complaints were filed regarding overcrowding in units, though these were eventually resolved. There have been regular maintenance updates, including a roof repair and waterproofing project in 2012. Recent records from 2023 and 2024 indicate ongoing concerns about driveway access and parking violations, with multiple citations issued for vehicles blocking the driveway. A pavement defect near the property has been reported as an open issue since June 2024. The building's history suggests periodic attention is required to maintain both structural integrity and compliance with housing codes, particularly regarding moisture control and occupancy limits.

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Risk rating

How 338 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
70thpercentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 383 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
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 21%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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338 Alemany Blvd event timeline

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2025
311 Request Feb 15
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestFeb 11
Blocking driveway cite only

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