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295 Prague St

Excelsior, SF 94112 6095011 2 units · 2 fl · 1946

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems 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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Excelsior average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 295 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 1946
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.

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 1946
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1946
Total area2,200 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6095011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
223 London St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
May 16, 2003

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Initial analysis

Located in San Francisco's Excelsior neighborhood, this two-unit multi-family residential building at 295 Prague Street was built in 1946 and is currently owned by Jesus Hernandez. The property has undergone several significant maintenance projects over its lifetime, including a complete reroofing project in December 2021 costing approximately $11,900, and a dry rot repair and exterior stucco restoration project completed in 1987. A notable building violation occurred in April 2023 concerning an unauthorized fence installation along Russia Avenue, which was promptly addressed and abated within two weeks of being reported.

In late 2024, the property has experienced multiple incidents requiring municipal intervention, with at least nine separate reports to Recology regarding abandoned garbage and debris on the property, including furniture, electronics, and other waste materials. These incidents occurred primarily between October and December 2024, with most cases being resolved, though some required clarification regarding proper disposal procedures. Additionally, there were reports of parking violations and a general BSM complaint in October 2024, both of which were addressed by city services. The building's fire incident record shows only two minor events: a wind-related assessment and a false alarm, neither resulting in civilian injuries. While the property has maintained compliance with most building codes and regulations, the recent pattern of waste management issues in late 2024 may merit attention from prospective residents regarding current tenant practices.

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Risk rating

How 295 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
95thpercentile

Out of 337 buildings in this neighborhood, 17 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
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

295 Prague St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 07
Rent board
rent board customer callback
311 RequestMar 20
Parking on sidewalk

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