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39-43 29Th St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 6635050 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 39-43 29Th St 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
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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 1900
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,780 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6635050
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Koutsoftas Demetrious C & R 60 Joost Ave San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
August 31, 1988

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39 29th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
43 29th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
41 29th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 39-43 29th Street in Bernal Heights, owned by Koutsoftas Family Trust, has undergone consistent maintenance and modernization since being constructed in 1900. Recent significant renovations include a comprehensive 2019 project costing $63,000 that involved kitchen remodeling, bathroom updates, window replacement, and electrical rewiring throughout multiple units, with additional office and bedroom modifications. Prior improvements show a pattern of systematic unit upgrades, including a 2015 remodel of kitchen and bathrooms, a 2013 update including new bathroom and furnace installation, and a 2012 project addressing bathroom additions and foundation repairs. The building's infrastructure has been actively maintained, as evidenced by multiple plumbing permits for kitchen and bathroom work, gas line testing in 2016, and various electrical upgrades.

The property has passed several routine housing inspections by the Housing Inspection Services in 1999, 2009, and 2017, though there have been some maintenance issues noted in recent years. The building has experienced periodic external challenges, including instances of graffiti in 2020 and waste management issues in 2024, as documented in 311 calls. Historical records show attention to basic infrastructure needs, such as sidewalk repairs in 2005 and reroofing work in 1997. With proper maintenance and consistent upgrading of facilities over the years, the building appears to have maintained its habitability, though the recent complaints regarding external conditions suggest ongoing attention to the immediate environment is necessary.

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Risk rating

How 39-43 29Th St'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
34thpercentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 842 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
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 35%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

39-43 29Th St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 16
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMay 06
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