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663-665 San Jose Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 6597029 4 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 663-665 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 1908
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area3,264 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6597029
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bravo Joseph K & Ueda Rika
Mailing address
55 Castenada Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
052016

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665 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
663 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 663-665 San Jose Avenue in Bernal Heights is a two-story, 4-unit mixed-use building constructed in 1908, currently owned by Joseph K. Bravo and Rika Ueda. The building has undergone several significant changes over the past few years, with the most notable being the removal of two illegal residential living spaces from unit 665's first-floor commercial storefront and basement in 2015, which required multiple permits and associated electrical and plumbing work. In 2019, there were efforts to improve accessibility with plans for a sloped ramp and power-assist door installation, though these permits remain filed. The property faced multiple violations in 2018-2019 related to the Vacant or Abandoned Commercial Storefront ordinance, resulting in a series of Notices of Violation for issues including maintenance, sign posting, and insurance requirements, all of which were abated by September 2019.

The building's history also includes several improvement projects, including an electrical service upgrade to 300 amps with four 100 amp feeders in 2003, and various interior remodels in the early 2000s. Recent activity includes construction noise complaints in 2021 and ongoing concerns about vacant storefront registration as recently as 2020. Planning records show significant proposed changes, including a conditional use authorization to convert part of the mixed-use building into a daycare, which involved various modifications to the building including ADA bathroom installation, fire-rated corridor addition, rear facade window changes, and a raised deck installation. The property has maintained an active presence in municipal records, with numerous permits for various improvements and compliance issues being addressed over the years, though some recent permit applications for accessibility improvements are still pending.

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Risk rating

How 663-665 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
16th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 1072 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 35.2%
Moderate concern 47.9%
Severe concern 16.9%
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

663-665 San Jose Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jun 03
Revision to 202504235073. children restroom relocation, washer/dryer installation, sink, dishwasher connection. one door at infant nap room revision, and addition of one outdoor deck for childcare use.
$20,000 · Issued
311 RequestFeb 14
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