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237-243 Brazil Ave

Excelsior, SF 94112 6016016 3 units · 2 fl · 1910

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 237-243 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 1910
2 or more units
3 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area3,524 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6016016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lisbon Brazil Llc
Mailing address
338 Naples St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
100518

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243 Brazil Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
296 Lisbon St, San Francisco, CA 94112
237 Brazil Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 237-243 Brazil Avenue in the Excelsior neighborhood, owned by Lisbon Brazil LLC, was constructed in 1910 and contains three units. The property is currently undergoing substantial renovations as evidenced by a permit issued in September 2024, totaling $65,000 for kitchen and bathroom updates, including new drywall, cabinets, fixtures, and compliance upgrades for plumbing and electrical systems. This renovation is accompanied by plumbing and electrical permits to support the corresponding upgrades.

The building's recent history shows attention to property maintenance and code compliance, with significant administrative work completed in 2018 to verify the legal use and occupancy of the building as a two-unit residential structure, clarifying its relationship with another single-family dwelling on the same lot. A notable building violation regarding an unauthorized roof access wooden utility ladder was filed in 2012 but was resolved by 2015. The property has experienced several maintenance issues in recent months, including a sewage backup incident in January 2025 and multiple instances of garbage and debris requiring cleanup between November 2024 and January 2025. Additionally, there are two open parking enforcement cases from September 2024 and January 2025, though these are related to street parking rather than building-specific issues.

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Risk rating

How 237-243 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
28th percentile

Out of 337 buildings in this neighborhood, 243 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 32.1%
Moderate concern 17.7%
Severe concern 50.2%
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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The story over time

237-243 Brazil Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 14
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestJan 10
Garbage and debris

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