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929 Brazil Ave

Excelsior, SF 94112 6023040 2 units · 2 fl · 1927

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 929 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 1927
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
Floors2
Year built1927
Total area3,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6023040
Ownership

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

Owner name
Zananiri Mufid & Nahla
Mailing address
549 Canterbury Cir Vacaville CA 95687
Last sale
042721

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294 Munich St, San Francisco, CA 94112
298 Munich St, San Francisco, CA 94112
929 Brazil Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The property at 929 Brazil Avenue in the Excelsior neighborhood is a two-story, multi-family residential building with store space, constructed in 1927 and currently owned by Mufid & Nahla Zananiri. The building has undergone significant changes and faced various issues over the past decade, particularly regarding its legal and safety compliance. In 2016-2019, there was a major effort to legalize an additional residential unit behind the commercial space, including the installation of an ADA bathroom, new electrical systems, and plumbing modifications. The building went through multiple permit corrections and completions related to safety features, including water heater/boiler installations, washer/dryer setups, and electrical panel upgrades.

Several concerning incidents and violations have occurred, particularly between 2014-2018, including complaints about inadequate heating, lead paint hazards, and blocked exits. A notable cluster of violations occurred in late 2014 regarding sanitation issues and building safety, which were officially abated in 2015. Additional issues emerged in 2018 related to unauthorized boiler and water heater installations, requiring subsequent permits and corrections. In 2024, there was a complaint about illegal vehicle repair activities connected to the property, though this was resolved quickly. Most recently, in December 2024, there have been multiple reports of garbage and debris issues near the property, including furniture and electronics disposal. The building's commercial space has experienced periods of vacancy, with multiple vacant building complaints filed between 2019-2021, and there have been recurring issues with the property's exterior maintenance, including problems with the awning and landscaping.

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Risk rating

How 929 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
17th percentile

Out of 337 buildings in this neighborhood, 280 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
54%
No DBI
violation
46%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

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 34.2%
Moderate concern 57.2%
Severe concern 8.6%
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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929 Brazil Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Dec 13
Not offensive
other
Building PermitSep 24
Add 2 adus per local adu program. convert garage to living unit. convert commerical space to living unit. separate permit for sprinkler. deferred submittal for the required ab-094 work and this permit requires the completion of that ab-094 permit

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