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49 Bosworth St

Bernal Heights, SF 94112 6748052 4 units · 2 fl · 1959

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in 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
7
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 49 Bosworth 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 1959
2 or more units
4 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 1959
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1959
Total area3,340 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6748052
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Brand Joseph H & Hilda L Tr 3321 Melendy Dr San Carlos CA 94070
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 49 Bosworth Street in Bernal Heights, constructed in 1959, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. The most pressing active concerns involve water damage, mold growth, light repairs, wall damage, and the lack of smoke detectors, all documented in a January 2019 complaint that remains unresolved as of October 2023. These issues were formally noted through multiple Notices of Violation (NOVs) issued between January and April 2019. The building's history reveals recurring moisture-related problems, including multiple complaints about window leaks, with the most recent window-related issues reported in January 2023, showing an ongoing pattern of water intrusion affecting various units. In terms of infrastructure maintenance, the property has seen periodic updates including window replacements in 2004 and water heater replacement in 2008, though the 2004 window replacement permits are now expired.

The building's safety record includes a fire escape issue noted and corrected in June 2017, though more recent concerns about general maintenance and habitability persist. Earlier historical complaints from the 1990s documented significant plumbing issues, including a major kitchen flooding incident in 1994, suggesting that some infrastructure problems have persisted over decades. While there have been routine inspections conducted regularly between 1999 and 2014, the frequency and nature of complaints since 2013 point to ongoing maintenance challenges. Surrounding area activities recorded through 311 calls primarily relate to street cleaning and parking enforcement rather than building-specific issues, though there have been some recent reports of hazardous materials that were resolved through city services in 2022.

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Risk rating

How 49 Bosworth 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
36thpercentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 817 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
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Number of units

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

Neighborhood location

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Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 33%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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49 Bosworth St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Dec 02
Sidewalk defect
collapsed sidewalk

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