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2-10 College Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94112 6720044 5 units · 2 fl · 1926

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Bernal Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.2
44
FewerMore

This building has 44 novs (7y), above the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2-10 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 1926
2 or more units
5 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.

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 1926
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1926
Total area3,802 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6720044
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Yusuf Elsie L 54 Westfield Ave Daly City CA 94015
Last sale

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Included addresses

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

2 College Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
4 College Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
8 College Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
10 College Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
6 College Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 2-10 College Ave in Bernal Heights, constructed in 1926, contains 5 units and has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past decades. Most notably, in 2022, there were three significant complaints regarding hazardous conditions, including dangerous electrical work, improper water heater installation, and concerns about the building's structure, though these issues were officially addressed by July 2022. The building has a documented history of staircase maintenance problems, with dry rot affecting exterior stairs being a recurring issue, with repairs attempted in both 1991 and 2000. A substantial cluster of violations was recorded in November 2000, including problems with fire proofing, lead paint hazards, security features, and combustible storage, though all were abated by March 2001.

More recent building system upgrades include a house service renewal in 2015 and water heater corrections in 2022, suggesting some responsiveness to infrastructure maintenance needs. Since 2024, there have been multiple reports of garbage and debris issues near the property, with several 311 calls regarding abandoned furniture and waste, though these are external to the building itself. A recent complaint about mold and mildew was filed in December 2024, though the outcome status requires further verification through the DBI portal. Despite the historical maintenance challenges, particularly relating to stairs and fire safety systems, the building has shown some improvements in system maintenance and responsiveness to recent complaints, though ongoing issues such as garbage accumulation near the property persist.

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Risk rating

How 2-10 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

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
1stpercentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 1263 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
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 80%
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

2-10 College Ave event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Jun 26 Serious
Building violation
10 college ave.
Building Violation (NOV)Jun 26
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