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946 Visitacion Ave

Visitacion Valley, SF 94134 6252011 2 units · 3 fl · 1905

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Visitacion Valley
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Visitacion Valley average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 946 Visitacion 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 1905
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
Floors3
Year built1905
Total area2,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6252011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Roman Jaime A
Mailing address
946 Visitacion Ave San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
061216

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Initial analysis

946 Visitacion Avenue is a three-story multi-family residential building located in the Visitacion Valley neighborhood, containing two units and owned by Roman Jaime A. The property, which dates back to 1905, has a concerning history of building code violations and maintenance issues. Most notably, in September 2018, there were multiple complaints about illegal unit conversions, including reports of a detached garage being converted into a two-bedroom unit with kitchen and family room, and concerns about hoarding conditions affecting a wheelchair-bound resident. These complaints were primarily handled by the Building Inspection Division and Housing Inspection Services, with one still marked as active in the system.

The building's maintenance history reveals several significant structural and systems issues. In 1999, there was a series of complaints about water damage, including a leaking bathroom ceiling, cracked ceilings, window problems, and drainage issues, many of which were documented in a Housing Inspection Services report. A 2008 complaint was filed regarding unauthorized construction work in the garage, though this was marked as not active by 2012. The property has undergone some permitted improvements over the years, including garage insulation work in 2008, re-roofing in 1999, and kitchen renovations in 1992. Most recently, there have been multiple reports of sewage discharge issues from the side sewer vent in January 2025, as well as instances of graffiti and sidewalk maintenance concerns. While a fire incident was recorded in the system, it was limited to an unintentional alarm activation with no injuries or fire damage reported.

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Risk rating

How 946 Visitacion 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
54th percentile

Out of 214 buildings in this neighborhood, 98 are predicted to be safer.

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.

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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 70.1%
Moderate concern 21.9%
Severe concern 8.0%
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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