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649 San Jose Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 6597007Q 2 units · 2 fl · 1925

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 649 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 1925
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 built1925
Total area2,584 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6597007Q
Ownership

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

Owner name
Geraci Family Revoc Trust
Mailing address
Jonathan Robert & Megan C C 649A San Jose Ave San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
102317

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential property at 649 San Jose Avenue in Bernal Heights, owned by the Geraci Family Revocable Trust, has undergone several significant improvements since its construction in 1925. The most substantial recent renovation occurred in 2017-2018, when the building received comprehensive updates including electrical rewiring of both units with common meter installation, a high-efficiency furnace replacement, and a kitchen and bathroom remodel valued at $30,000. The building's infrastructure was previously secured with foundation bolts in 1990, and a complete reroofing project was completed in 2007 at a cost of $10,550.

The property has experienced some recent maintenance and compliance matters, including a significant landlord fee housing inventory correction in January 2025 that updated the unit status from exempt to rental. During mid-2024, there were two sewer-related service requests, though water department officials reported no water issues. The building's recent history shows attention to public space maintenance, with several 311 calls in 2022-2023 related to street cleaning and parking enforcement. A notable tenant buyout occurred in July 2017 involving three tenants for $87,500. While the building has undergone numerous improvements, prospective tenants should be aware of the property's historical age and the resulting maintenance requirements that have been addressed through various permits over the years.

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Risk rating

How 649 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
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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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 78.9%
Moderate concern 10.3%
Severe concern 10.9%
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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The story over time

649 San Jose Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Jan 14
Rent board
fee housing inventory request for service

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