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629 San Jose Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 6597007M 2 units · 2 fl · 1923

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 629 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 1923
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 built1923
Total area2,860 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6597007M
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gonzales Dolores
Mailing address
629a San Jose Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
090997

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 629 San Jose Avenue in Bernal Heights, owned by Dolores Gonzales, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1923. The property has undergone several significant renovations and maintenance work over the past decades, with the most recent being a substantial exterior improvement project completed in December 2023 that involved replacing approximately 600 square feet of rear siding with James Hardie fiber cement lap siding, along with window installations and deck modifications at a cost of $51,850. Other major works include a complete reroofing in 1997, window replacements in 2011, and plumbing upgrades including a sewer line replacement and water heater installation in 2013.

The building faced a notable issue in March 2011 when multiple violations were filed regarding lead paint hazards, including chipping/peeling paint on the exterior and the need for proper containment measures during any painting work. These violations were abated by May 2011. Since then, there have been no recorded building violations. Recent maintenance history suggests active upkeep of the property, with no major safety concerns reported in the past decade. The area around the building has experienced various municipal service calls in 2024, primarily related to street maintenance, parking enforcement, and waste management issues, which appear to be typical urban neighborhood concerns and not directly related to the building's condition or management.

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Risk rating

How 629 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
98th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 26 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

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Neighborhood location

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Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 85.0%
Moderate concern 10.3%
Severe concern 4.7%
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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629 San Jose Ave event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Dec 22
Demo approx 600 sq ft of (e) siding rear side of building (not visible from street) to install james hardie fiber cement lap siding (approx 600 sq ft). demo small deck space (see plan) 2 doors on small deck to be converted (re-framed) for new milgard white tuscany vinyl windows.
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