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201 Peru Ave

Excelsior, SF 94112 5950008C 2 units · 1 fl · 1900

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Excelsior
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 201 Peru 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 1900
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors1
Year built1900
Total area1,079 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5950008C
Ownership

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

Owner name
Alvarado Rosaura & Remberto
Mailing address
201 Peru Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
100511

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The property at 201 Peru Avenue in the Excelsior neighborhood is a one-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Rosaura & Remberto Alvarado. The building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, including the installation of nine street-visible windows in 2022 with energy-efficient wood composite materials, and the addition of a solar panel system in 2015. Historical records show the building suffered fire damage in 1993, requiring repairs to the second floor's front portion, kitchen, and bathroom, and more recently, in 2020, there were sewer repairs completed. Of concern is an active complaint from 2009 about possible illegal unit conversion to the garage and unauthorized occupancy beyond permitted units, which has been cited as causing parking issues. The property has experienced persistent street cleaning challenges in recent months, with multiple reports between December 2024 and January 2025 regarding abandoned garbage, debris, and debris cleanup needs, though most of these cases have been resolved by city services. The building's system infrastructure has received attention over the years, including fire alarm modifications in 2010 and various window replacements, though some older permits have expired.

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Risk rating

How 201 Peru 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

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
83th percentile

Out of 337 buildings in this neighborhood, 57 are predicted to be safer.

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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 69.9%
Moderate concern 17.5%
Severe concern 12.6%
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

201 Peru Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 30
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMay 13
Garbage and debris

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