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40 Saint Marys Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94112 6720033 2 units · 2 fl · 1961

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 40 Saint Marys 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 1961
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 built1961
Total area2,016 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6720033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Scanzio Family Trust The
Mailing address
Richard & Gloria Scanzio 40 Saint Marys Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
040395

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Initial analysis

The Scanzio Family Trust owns this two-unit multi-family residential building located at 40 Saint Marys Avenue in Bernal Heights, which was constructed in 1961 and consists of two stories. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including a house trap replacement completed in October 2018, a deck replacement project (though the permit expired) from 2002, and a reroofing project from 1992. Of particular note, there were two fire safety complaints in 2018 regarding blocked exits, one of which was resolved with corrections made within a week.

The surrounding area has experienced various public infrastructure and environmental issues in recent years, with multiple reports of waste and debris (including human waste) in November 2024, an open pavement defect reported in August 2024, and several incidents of driveway blocking and abandoned vehicle complaints between 2022 and 2024. The property has also faced some external challenges, including a tree root issue affecting the sidewalk reported in 2022 and an encampment situation that required cleanup in December 2022. A street space permit was filed in 2018, and there continues to be active maintenance and monitoring of the building's infrastructure despite the age of some original construction elements.

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Risk rating

How 40 Saint Marys 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
86th percentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 179 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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 79.6%
Moderate concern 13.4%
Severe concern 7.0%
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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40 Saint Marys Ave event timeline

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

2025
Tenant Buyout Feb 24
Tenant buyout · $29,664
1 tenant(s)

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