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290 Prague St

Excelsior, SF 94112 6094019 5 units · 2 fl · 1964

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Excelsior — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.4
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Excelsior average of 1.4.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 290 Prague St 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 1964
2 or more units
5 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.

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 1964
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1964
Total area3,168 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6094019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
P O Box 20542 El Sobrante CA 94820
Last sale

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Initial analysis

290 Prague Street is a two-story, five-unit multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Excelsior neighborhood. Built in 1964 and currently owned by Michael Azedillo, this property has undergone several significant improvements over its lifetime, most notably completing mandatory seismic safety measures with a soft-story retrofit in 2019 (initially started in 2016 with an estimated cost of $65,000) which brought the building into compliance with current seismic safety requirements. The building has a documented history of addressing safety and maintenance issues, including a 2018 renovation to address garage ceiling damage, install smoke alarms, and meet safety compliance requirements for $100. Recent infrastructure maintenance includes a 2019 water heater flue pipe replacement.

The building's maintenance history reveals periods of concentrated upkeep, particularly following a 2006 complaint that generated multiple violations requiring repairs to electrical systems and interior surfaces, though these were all resolved within two months. Multiple fire safety inspections from 2015-2019 indicated various issues with alarm systems and fire extinguishers, though all violations were subsequently abated. The property has experienced recurring issues with the alarm system, though these incidents appear to be related to system malfunctions rather than active fire situations, with no recorded civilian injuries from any incidents. Recent history shows ongoing concerns with parking enforcement in the vicinity, with multiple citations issued for sidewalk parking and driveway blocking between 2024-2025, though these are external to the building's maintenance directly.

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Risk rating

How 290 Prague St'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
92ndpercentile

Out of 337 buildings in this neighborhood, 27 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
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

290 Prague St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Aug 04
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJul 12
Blocking driveway cite tow

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