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229 Brazil Ave

Excelsior, SF 94112 6016017 3 units · 2 fl · 1969

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 229 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 1969
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.

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 1969
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1969
Total area3,334 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6016017
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Jeff Z Yuan & Winnie Y Tan, 1072 Munich St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
August 18, 2014

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Initial analysis

The three-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 229 Brazil Ave in the Excelsior neighborhood was built in 1969 and is currently owned by Golden Gate Investment Mgmt. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including a reroofing project in 2017 (cost: $12,500), window replacements in two apartments in 1995, and electrical system upgrades in 2009 with the installation of new 100-amp service and circuits. The building experienced multiple safety-related issues in the early 2000s, particularly in 2000-2004, including violations related to fire safety (egress obstruction, fire extinguishers, combustible storage), smoke detection, and heating system deficiencies. These violations were subsequently abated, along with a 2004 water damage issue affecting interior surfaces.

More recent concerns include a chronic broken windows complaint filed in 2020, which remains not active in the system. The building has also experienced recurring issues with parking violations in the vicinity, as evidenced by numerous 311 calls between 2019 and 2024 regarding parking on sidewalks and other illegal parking, though these are external to the building itself. The property's maintenance history shows regular attention to infrastructure, with all recorded building permits and violations having been resolved, though some heating and water-related issues from the early 2000s indicate challenges with maintaining consistent climate control systems. The most recent building-related activity was a series of parking enforcement calls in 2024, suggesting ongoing concerns with street parking management in the area.

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Risk rating

How 229 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

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
34thpercentile

Out of 337 buildings in this neighborhood, 222 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
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 35%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

229 Brazil Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Oct 20
Public works
bsm request for service

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