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1-5 College Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 6692041 2 units · 2 fl · 1951

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 1-5 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 1951
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 built1951
Total area2,229 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6692041
Ownership

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

Owner name
Marcella Nardi 2003 Revoc L
Mailing address
Nardi Marcella Ttee 2180 Post St Unit 331 San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
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1 College Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
5 College Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 1-5 College Ave in Bernal Heights is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1951, currently owned by Marcella Nardi 2003 Revoc L. The building has undergone several significant renovations over the past few years, most notably in 2022 when substantial bathroom and electrical upgrades were completed, including the installation of a new electrical panel, 26 recessed lights, and updates to plumbing fixtures and pipes, with a total permit cost of $65,000. Earlier improvements include kitchen remodeling in 2016 ($18,000) and 2006, along with a complete re-roofing project in 2009 ($16,900) and furnace replacement. The building experienced a concerning incident in 2011 when a complaint was filed regarding possible illegal units, room rentals, and mold issues, though this complaint was marked as not active after being abated within a week.

Recent exterior maintenance issues have been documented through multiple 311 calls, particularly in late 2024, including reports of garbage, debris, and tree-related concerns, though these primarily relate to the property's surroundings rather than the building itself. The property has a history of fire alarm activations (three incidents in total), with one recorded cooking fire that was contained and caused no injuries. The building's infrastructure appears to have received regular maintenance, with systematic upgrades to electrical systems, plumbing, and HVAC components over the years, though some permits from 2006 and 2000 expired without records of completion. The most recent construction work suggests ongoing improvements to both the building's systems and living spaces.

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Risk rating

How 1-5 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
95th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 64 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Neighborhood location

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 86.7%
Moderate concern 10.1%
Severe concern 3.2%
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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1-5 College Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 18
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