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3090 San Bruno Ave

Portola, SF 94134 6122024 3 units · 3 fl · 1989

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Portola — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Portola average of 1.8.

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 3090 San Bruno 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 1989
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1989
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Floors3
Year built1989
Total area4,731 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6122024
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Nelson Eng 38 Ankeny St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
January 31, 1995

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 3090 San Bruno Avenue in the Portola neighborhood, owned by Eng Nelson A & Denh C V Rev, was constructed in 1989 and features three stories. More recently, the property has undergone several notable improvements, including a reroofing project completed in July 2024 costing $11,000, and the replacement of a backyard window in February 2024 to meet inspection requirements. A significant legalizations project in 2014 (costing $24,000) legalized a first-floor dwelling unit, including a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, and media room, along with the addition of bicycle parking and a new street tree. The building's infrastructure has been maintained through various permitted improvements, including kitchen relocations and remodels (completed in 2015) with corresponding electrical and plumbing updates.

Recent records from January 2025 show multiple reports of roadside debris and garbage issues near the property, with several cases resolved by city services or Recology, including instances involving furniture, a mattress, and yard waste. While these cleanup incidents suggest some ongoing maintenance challenges in the immediate vicinity, it's worth noting that most cases were promptly addressed and reported as resolved. The building's original construction included fire safety measures such as sprinklers, and there is one recorded incident involving outdoor rubbish fire, which resulted in no civilian injuries. The property's documented history shows regular maintenance and improvements, with all major renovations properly permitted and completed according to city records.

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Risk rating

How 3090 San Bruno 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
20thpercentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 204 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
56%
No DBI
violation
44%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 44%
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

3090 San Bruno Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 01
Garbage and debris
other bagged boxed contained garbage
311 RequestJun 26
Garbage and debris

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