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122-144 Tiffany Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 6597007S 12 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Bernal Heights
Above average
avg 1.2
38
FewerMore

This building has 38 novs (7y), above the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 122-144 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 1900
2 or more units
12 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
Units12
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area8,420 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6597007S
Ownership

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

Owner name
Britton John F & Linda M
Mailing address
1345 Mission St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale
021721

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

140 Tiffany Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
134 Tiffany Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
134 A Tiffany Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
140 B Tiffany Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
132 Tiffany Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
138 Tiffany Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
124 Tiffany Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
144 Tiffany Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
126 Tiffany Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
140 A Tiffany Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
128 Tiffany Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
142 Tiffany Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
130 Tiffany Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
136 Tiffany Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
122 Tiffany Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 122-144 Tiffany Avenue in Bernal Heights, owned by John and Linda Britton, was built in 1900 and has undergone significant renovations and faced numerous compliance issues in recent years. The property completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit (Tier 3) and has added multiple accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as part of a 2016 ordinance. Recent building improvements include electrical upgrades to a 400A service, fire alarm system enhancements, and plumbing modifications for new bathrooms and kitchens. However, there are several active maintenance and compliance concerns as of late 2024, including issues with a hanging smoke detector, roof tarp condition, interior surfaces requiring attention (paint and floor covering), and a recently filed complaint about clutter and egress obstructions.

The building has experienced recurring safety and maintenance issues, with multiple fire code violations being documented between 2019 and 2024, including blocked exits, sprinkler system problems, and electrical system concerns. Recent complaints filed in 2023-2024 highlight various maintenance issues that remain unresolved, such as problems with stairs, windows, and interior surfaces. The property has a history of undergoing numerous improvements and upgrades, including a fire sprinkler system installation and multiple plumbing renovations, suggesting active management of infrastructure upgrades. However, the persistence of some maintenance issues and recent complaints about construction practices, emergency systems, and general building conditions indicate ongoing challenges with property upkeep and resident safety concerns.

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Risk rating

How 122-144 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
1th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 1263 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
16%
No DBI
violation
84%
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.

Building size

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

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 16.8%
Moderate concern 69.3%
Severe concern 13.9%
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

122-144 Tiffany Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jun 17
Addressing permit only: purpose of this permit is to create the address 132 a tiffany ave. ref pa #201908169052
$1 · Issued
Plumbing PermitApr 28
Work category: 2pa; installation of (4) shower pans.

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