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393-395 San Jose Ave

Inner Mission, SF 94110 6531019B 2 units · 2 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 393-395 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
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area1,758 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6531019B
Ownership

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

Owner name
William P Carmichael Revoc
Mailing address
William P Carmichael, Trust 393 San Jose Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
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395 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
393 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 393-399 San Jose Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by William P Carmichael Revoc. The building has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over the past decade, with the most recent work occurring in 2017 involving kitchen remodeling and floor replacement at an estimated cost of $8,000. In 2011, the building faced some challenges when violations were filed regarding approximately 3 feet of foundation work and rear windows installed without proper permits, leading to abatement proceedings that were not resolved until January 2014. The property has received various essential upgrades, including a complete reroofing in 2011 ($15,000), electrical system improvements including a 200-amp service installation in 2006, and multiple plumbing and electrical works to bring the building to code compliance in 2015.

Recent maintenance issues include a 2023 complaint about plastic sheeting flapping due to storm damage, which was quickly resolved within a week. The building's systems have generally been well-maintained, with multiple electrical and plumbing permits showing ongoing improvements and repairs. A cooking-related fire incident was recorded with no civilian injuries, and the property has undergone regular housing inspections, including routine inspections of common areas. The surrounding area has seen various municipal service calls for street cleaning, tree maintenance, and other public works issues, which are typical for the neighborhood and have been consistently resolved.

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Risk rating

How 393-395 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
37th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1499 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 38.9%
Moderate concern 45.2%
Severe concern 15.9%
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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393-395 San Jose Ave event timeline

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2023
DBI Complaint Jan 17
397-399 san jose avenue (@ 26th street) --- plastic sheeting covering 397-399 san jose avenue (@ 26th street) was shredded in dec. 31 storm and has not been removed or replaced. flaps loudly all night. (311 sr 16305645)
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