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137-147 Tiffany Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 6596016 6 units · 3 fl · 1908

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 137-147 Tiffany 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 1908
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area5,820 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6596016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bravo Joseph & Ueda Rika
Mailing address
55 Castenada Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
020712

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Included addresses

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139 Tiffany Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
145 Tiffany Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
143 Tiffany Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
147 Tiffany Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
137 Tiffany Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
141 Tiffany Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 137-147 Tiffany Avenue in Bernal Heights, owned by Bravo Joseph & Ueda Rika, has undergone several significant structural and safety improvements since its construction in 1908. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $65,000, bringing it into compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. The property has received recent electrical system upgrades, with the installation of a new 400-amp overhead service and six sub-panels completed in October 2023. Historical records show attention to building maintenance, including plumbing work for wall heater replacements in 2012, stair and landing repairs in 1997, and various safety improvements throughout the years.

The building has experienced recurring fire safety issues, particularly between 2001 and 2019, with multiple violations related to fire extinguisher maintenance, including missing tags and recharge requirements. Recent fire complaints in 2020 and 2019 regarding alarm systems and hood service were resolved with "Condition Corrected" statuses. There were also several notable building complaints, including a 2016 report of mold in bathroom and bedroom areas, a 2012 dispute over an allegedly unpermitted rear fence installation affecting neighboring property access, and a 2009 complaint regarding unclean common areas. The property has had ongoing maintenance needs addressed through various permits, including electrical and plumbing upgrades, roof replacement (1994), and structural improvements. Recent 311 calls (2024) indicate recurring issues with garbage and debris on or near the property, though these are primarily street-related matters rather than building-specific concerns.

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Risk rating

How 137-147 Tiffany 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
29th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 906 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 43.6%
Moderate concern 22.3%
Severe concern 34.1%
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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The story over time

137-147 Tiffany Ave event timeline

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2025
311 Request Sep 08
Garbage and debris
mattress

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