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663-665 San Jose Ave

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

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Bernal Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.2
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1908
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

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).

Mailing address
55 Castenada Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
March 26, 2015

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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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
16thpercentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 1072 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 45%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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663-665 San Jose Ave event timeline

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2026
Plumbing Permit Jul 27
Plumbing work for tenant improvement per approved plan under revision pa# 202606032465. (original pa# 202504235073)
Issued
Plumbing PermitJul 27
Mechanical hvac work for tenant improvement per approved plan under revision pa# 202606032465. (original pa# 202504235073)

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