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387-389 Silver Ave

Excelsior, SF 94112 5893004 2 units · 4 fl · 1910

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Excelsior — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Excelsior average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 387-389 Silver Ave 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 1910
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 1910
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
Units2
Floors4
Year built1910
Total area2,684 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5893004
Ownership

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

Mailing address
387 Silver Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
November 01, 2017

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387 Silver Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
389 Silver Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The 4-story, 2-unit multi-family residential building at 387-389 Silver Ave in the Excelsior neighborhood, owned by Justin Bourret and Agnes Zau, was constructed in 1910. The property underwent significant renovations in 2014, with $300,000 worth of improvements including substantial remodeling of both units, bathroom and kitchen additions, and the installation of new furnaces and water heaters. During this renovation period, there was one complaint filed regarding unauthorized exterior modifications including the removal of roof and back facade and the addition of two dormers, though this issue was promptly abated within a few days. The building received a complete electrical rewire in 2014, including the installation of numerous modern amenities and safety features, followed by a grounding installation and survey inspection in 2021, indicating attention to maintaining up-to-date systems.

Recent activity at the property has generated several 311 calls in late 2024, primarily concerning street cleaning issues such as garbage and debris, though most of these were resolved without requiring intervention. There were also reports of illegal parking and graffiti, which were either resolved or unable to be addressed directly. The building's permit history shows regular maintenance and upgrades, including a street space permit in 2015 and earlier structural work in 2002 to address stairs and railings. A retaining wall permit from 2004 appears to have expired without completion. While the property has experienced some recent cleanliness issues in the surrounding area, these have been primarily related to street conditions rather than the building itself, and there are no recorded complaints regarding the building's internal conditions or systems since the 2021 electrical work.

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Risk rating

How 387-389 Silver Ave'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
59thpercentile

Out of 337 buildings in this neighborhood, 138 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
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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.

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 27%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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387-389 Silver Ave event timeline

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