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769-771 San Jose Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 6635030 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

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
Above average
avg 1.2
10
FewerMore

This building has 10 novs (7y), above the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 769-771 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
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 built1908
Total area2,920 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6635030
Ownership

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

Owner name
Juliette Alvarez Revoc Tr
Mailing address
Alvarez Juliette Trustee 2320 Sansome St West Sacramento CA 95691
Last sale
062600

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771 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
769 San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 769-771 San Jose Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Bernal Heights, constructed in 1908 and currently owned by the Juliette Alvarez Revocable Trust. The building's maintenance history shows several significant interventions, most notably a sewer/house trap replacement completed in September 2011 and street space/sidewalk repairs permitted in the same year. Earlier records indicate an attempted reroofing project in 2001 valued at $8,000, though this permit expired without confirmation of completion.

The building experienced notable concerns with moisture issues in July 2010, including complaints about mold and unannounced construction work that allegedly resulted in black mold. More recently, from late 2024, there has been a concerning pattern of infrastructure issues, particularly involving waste management and sewage systems. Between November and December 2024, there were multiple reports (nine in total) regarding garbage and debris on or near the property, including several cases requiring street and sidewalk cleaning, along with records of abandoned garbage. Most significantly, there was a sewage backup incident reported on November 21, 2024, involving discharge from a side sewer vent, though this was subsequently resolved according to utility records. The building's recent history suggests ongoing challenges with waste management and sanitation systems that may impact resident comfort and hygiene.

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Risk rating

How 769-771 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
39th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 778 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

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 38.2%
Moderate concern 17.9%
Severe concern 43.9%
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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769-771 San Jose Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 08
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestJun 01
Board of supervisors

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