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5-7 Duncan St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 6597001 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 5-7 Duncan St 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 area2,560 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6597001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Landau Gregory & Velasco-La
Mailing address
2527 San Jose Ave Alameda CA 94501
Last sale
081418

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7 Duncan St, San Francisco, CA 94110
5 Duncan St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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AI summary

The two-unit residential building at 5-7 Duncan Street in Bernal Heights, owned by Gregory Landau & Velasco-la, was constructed in 1910 and has undergone several significant renovations over the years. The most substantial interior work occurred in 2005 when kitchen renovations were completed, involving cabinet and counter replacement along with drywall installation, followed by a bathroom remodel and electrical updates. In 2007, gas houseline extensions were completed, though several permits from 2005-2007 related to these renovations had expired or required renewal. The building experienced a cluster of violations in October 2000, including issues with handrails, walls, doorbells, windows, bathroom cabinets, and lead paint hazards, all of which were resolved by November 29, 2000.

More recently, there have been multiple reports of street and sidewalk cleaning issues near the property, with recurring complaints in 2024-2025 regarding garbage, debris, and waste removal, including instances of human waste and needles. As of January 2025, there are open complaints regarding excessive noise in the vicinity. While these exterior issues don't directly affect the building's conditions, they may impact the general living environment. The property's documented history shows consistent maintenance and response to violations, with all building violations from 2000 being addressed within the required timeframe. The most recent building permit activity was related to gas line work in 2007, with no significant interior renovations documented in the past 15+ years, which may indicate either stability in building systems or the need for potential future updates.

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Risk rating

How 5-7 Duncan St'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
76th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 306 are predicted to be safer.

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

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 71.0%
Moderate concern 13.2%
Severe concern 15.8%
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

5-7 Duncan St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 06
Other
Street Defect
311 RequestMay 27
Garbage and debris

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