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149-151 College Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 6692019 2 units · 2 fl · 1910

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
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 149-151 College 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 1910
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area2,327 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6692019
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wong, Simon & Wing
Mailing address
149 College Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
060398

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151 College Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
149 College Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 149-151 College Ave in Bernal Heights was built in 1910 and is currently owned by Simon & Wing Wong. The property has undergone several significant improvements and repairs over the past 15 years. In 2014-2015, the ground floor saw modifications including the conversion of a window to double doors and the installation of a new window above the doors, along with electrical work to ground the foundation to the main panel. In 2008, the building experienced roof leakage requiring back wall repairs, for which a plumbing permit was later issued to replace the gas water heater in unit #151. A potentially concerning complaint was filed in August 2008 regarding unauthorized construction, though this case is currently listed as not active.

Recent activity around the property has been primarily centered on external issues rather than building conditions, with multiple reports of parking enforcement matters between 2022-2025, including complaints about abandoned vehicles and sidewalk parking. Most of these parking-related complaints were either resolved with the vehicles being gone upon inspection or determined to have no merit, with officers finding the vehicles were not actually abandoned. A public works request regarding overgrown vegetation on the public right of way was addressed and resolved in June 2024. The building's permit and complaint history indicates no major structural or safety issues in recent years, though the concentration of parking-related complaints suggests ongoing challenges with street parking management in the immediate vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 149-151 College 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
64th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 459 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 71.3%
Moderate concern 17.5%
Severe concern 11.2%
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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