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115-117 Brazil Ave

Excelsior, SF 94112 6015017 2 units · 2 fl · 1904

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 115-117 Brazil 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 1904
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Floors2
Year built1904
Total area2,160 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6015017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ronco Victoria M
Mailing address
115 Brazil Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
082421

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115 Brazil Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
117 Brazil Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 115-117 Brazil Avenue, located in the Excelsior neighborhood, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1904, currently owned by Ronco Victoria M. The building has undergone significant recent renovations, most notably in 2022-2023, including extensive bathroom and kitchen remodeling projects in both units, with work valued at approximately $160,000 - $200,000. The property has seen substantial plumbing and electrical improvements, with new fixtures, lighting, and exhaust systems installed in both units. Recent concerns have emerged regarding safety and compliance issues, particularly a significant complaint filed in August 2023 regarding stair removal and rebuilding work, which has not yet been abated, and a September 2022 complaint about unauthorized renovation work that was quickly addressed. Earlier records show historical improvements including reroofing in 1996 and window replacements in 1989. The building's maintenance history shows attention to both structural and aesthetic improvements, though recent complaints suggest some ongoing concerns with construction compliance. The property underwent a tenant buyout in June 2021 involving two tenants and amounting to $50,000. Recent 311 calls primarily concern parking violations and street cleaning issues in the vicinity of the property, which are being addressed by municipal enforcement agencies.

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Risk rating

How 115-117 Brazil 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
74th percentile

Out of 337 buildings in this neighborhood, 88 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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.

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 74.8%
Moderate concern 19.1%
Severe concern 6.2%
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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115-117 Brazil Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 06
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMay 24
Parking on sidewalk

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