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115 Hearst Ave

Sunnyside, SF 94131 6774045 3 units · 3 fl · 1908

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Sunnyside — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Sunnyside average of 1.9.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 115 Hearst 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 1908
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 1908
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area2,740 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6774045
Ownership

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

Mailing address
252 Cotter St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
October 03, 2014

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The property at 115 Hearst Avenue in the Sunnyside neighborhood is a three-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, currently owned by Louis and Katya Cornejo. The building has undergone several significant changes and improvements over the years, with the most recent major development occurring in 2023 when documentation was completed to establish legal use as a four-unit R-2 occupancy. This followed a 2021 permit application to legalize an undocumented one-bedroom unit on the second floor, with previous records indicating unauthorized rental activity and short-term rentals issues that were addressed through enforcement actions. Between 2019-2022, the building underwent substantial renovations including kitchen and bathroom reconfigurations, the addition of a half-bath, window replacements, and HVAC system upgrades. The property has faced some regulatory challenges, notably a series of lead paint-related violations in 2019 during renovation work, which were resolved within a few weeks. Earlier building systems issues were documented and addressed through various permits, including plumbing problems in 2012 related to furnace and water heater installations.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including multiple roofing projects in the 1990s, recent plumbing and electrical upgrades in 2019, and street space repairs in 2009. Recent municipal service requests from 2024 primarily relate to street cleaning, debris removal, and street maintenance issues rather than building-specific concerns, suggesting that the property's immediate surroundings are receiving regular municipal attention. The most recent planning record from 2021 documents the completion of facade window replacements and interior improvements to Unit 1, while a 2024 planning record indicates the review of legalizing four existing units in the building. The property appears to be maintaining compliance with most regulatory requirements following the resolution of past violations, though ongoing monitoring of open service requests from 2024 related to street conditions and utilities is warranted.

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Risk rating

How 115 Hearst 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
26thpercentile

Out of 129 buildings in this neighborhood, 95 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
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 43%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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115 Hearst Ave event timeline

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2023
Building Permit Jun 20
Scope of work is for documentation purpose only to establish legal use as 4 unit, r-2 occupancy. the determination is based on a review of city records and a site visit. no work under this permit.
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