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562-564 San Jose Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 6595002 2 units · 2 fl · 1910

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 Bernal Heights
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 562-564 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 1910
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 built1910
Total area2,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6595002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chen/Lu Family Trust
Mailing address
Richard G Chen & Sally S X 562 San Jose Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
031512

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564 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
562 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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AI summary

The Chen/Lu Family Trust owns this two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located at 562-564 San Jose Avenue in Bernal Heights, which was constructed in 1910. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent major work being a re-roofing project completed in 2017 at a cost of $11,700. In 2008, the building underwent substantial interior renovations valued at $100,000, including a kitchen relocation, bedroom modifications, bathroom additions, and laundry installation, supported by both building and plumbing permits. This renovation was accompanied by the replacement of 17 windows and structural modifications involving steel beam installation.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to basic infrastructure, including the installation of a new furnace and bathroom/kitchen improvements in 2009, as well as electrical upgrades. Of particular note, the property experienced a series of violations in March 2000 related to various maintenance issues, including heating problems, electrical concerns, and safety features, though all of these were abated by May 2000. There was also a building complaint in June 2008 regarding work without proper permits and neighbor notifications. A single 311 call regarding illegal postings was made in 2013, which was subsequently resolved. The building's permit history indicates regular maintenance and upgrading of essential systems, with no active violations or complaints on record as of now, suggesting improved property management practices in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 562-564 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
79th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 268 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.3%
Moderate concern 11.6%
Severe concern 7.1%
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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562-564 San Jose Ave event timeline

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311 Request Feb 24
Blocking driveway cite only
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