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51-59 Chenery St

Glen Park, SF 94131 6657065 5 units · 2 fl · 1986

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Glen Park — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Glen Park average of 1.5.

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 51-59 Chenery 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 1986
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1986
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1986
Total area5,232 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6657065
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Albert & Shannon King Brach 2853 Sacramento St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
April 07, 2003

Landlord portfolio

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

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Included addresses

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

53 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131
51 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131
55 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131
57 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131
59 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The 5-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 51-59 Chenery Street in Glen Park, owned by the Bracht Family Revocable Trust, was constructed in 1986 and has experienced several notable events over its history. The property has faced multiple building code violations, particularly in 2000 and 2009, with issues ranging from fire safety concerns (such as sprinkler requirements and fire extinguisher maintenance) to security requirements (including self-closing door devices). A significant plumbing incident occurred in 2005 that required garage floor repairs, and there was unauthorized sewer system work that required subsequent permitting. The building underwent kitchen and bathroom remodeling in 2000, and several street space permits were issued in 2007 and 2014.

Recent history shows continuing maintenance and compliance activity, with the most recent building-related issues appearing in 2023-2024 primarily revolving around parking violations near the property. The fire safety system has activated twice, once for smoke detection issues and once for a malfunction, though no civilian injuries were reported in either incident. The property has experienced recurring issues with garbage and recycling management as noted in various violations, particularly in 2009. Recent municipal service calls in the area (2021-2024) have primarily involved street cleaning, illegal parking, and hazardous materials concerns, though these are more related to the general area rather than specific building issues. The property's most recent planning activity was a closed ZVL request in 2021 for the entire building's addresses (51-59).

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Risk rating

How 51-59 Chenery 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
15thpercentile

Out of 364 buildings in this neighborhood, 309 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.

Number of units

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

Neighborhood location

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

Building size

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

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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51-59 Chenery St event timeline

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2026
Building Permit Jun 11
Unit 57-revision 202604300419 to replace header over door located at rear in kind
$1 · Issued
Building PermitApr 30
Repair some 2nd floor boards of deck - less than 50% repair at the rear.

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