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269-273 San Jose Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 6514016 6 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 269-273 San Jose 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 1900
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area4,030 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6514016
Ownership

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

Owner name
William H Wellman 2004 Trus
Mailing address
William H Wellman & Sunny V 4213 26Th St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
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271 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
273 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
269 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 269-273 San Jose Ave in the Inner Mission, owned by the William H Wellman 2004 Trust, dates back to 1900 and has undergone several significant improvements in recent years. Most notably, in 2024, the building is receiving substantial fire safety upgrades, including a new addressable fire alarm system with multiple detectors, pull stations, and horn strobes, at a cost of $25,531 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements. Ground floor Unit #1 is currently undergoing a major renovation that includes window replacements, seismic improvements, kitchen and bathroom remodels, and the installation of new electrical systems and a gas furnace, with work initiated under multiple permits totaling approximately $65,000.

The building has a history of fire safety concerns, most recently in 2015 when issues with alarm systems, extinguishers, and combustible materials were identified, though records show these were corrected. Earlier violations from 2010 include problems with stairs, central alarm systems, fire escape maintenance, and weather proofing, all of which were abated by January 2011. Recent building complaints include a transient issue with wood debris in May 2024, which was promptly resolved. The fire incident history shows four responses between 2015-2023, with no reported civilian injuries, primarily related to false alarms and system malfunctions.

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Risk rating

How 269-273 San Jose 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
44th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1333 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 42.1%
Moderate concern 28.3%
Severe concern 29.6%
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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269-273 San Jose Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Apr 29
Unit 6: in kind kitchen and bathroom remodel. new shower pan
$25,000 · Issued
Plumbing PermitApr 29
In kind bathroom remodel with shower pan, in kind kitchen remodel.

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