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255-257 Brighton Ave

Ingleside, SF 94112 6943008 2 units · 2 fl · 1991

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Ingleside
Above average
avg 1.5
18
FewerMore

This building has 18 novs (7y), above the Ingleside average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 255-257 Brighton 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 1991
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1991
Total area2,202 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6943008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Fernandez Francisco & Maria
Mailing address
129 North Grenada Dr Madera CA 93637
Last sale
040400

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255 Brighton Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
257 Brighton Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 255-257 Brighton Ave in the Ingleside neighborhood, owned by Francisco & Maria Fernandez, was constructed in 1991 as a two-story flats and duplex structure. The property is currently facing significant active building violations as of March 2023, including issues with mold/mildew on walls and ceilings, damaged ceilings requiring repairs and repainting, a problematic sliding glass door, a rear wooden stairway in need of repairs, a corrugated plastic/fiberglass awning requiring permit verification, and various external maintenance concerns. Recent building permits indicate some efforts to address these violations, including repairs to front and rear stairs and gutter work completed in April 2023, though many violations remain unresolved.

The property has a history of various maintenance and compliance issues, including a complaint about structural problems and water-related concerns in March 2023, concerns about unauthorized electrical work in a rear shed, and previous issues with shed occupancy dating back to 2010. The electrical system has seen upgrades over the years, with a 220-volt service upgrade completed in 2007, though recent complaints suggested electrical work was being performed without proper permits. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of ongoing issues requiring attention, particularly regarding water damage, mold remediation, and structural repairs. There have also been multiple recent complaints about parking violations in the area, with several citations issued for driveway blocking between late 2024 and early 2025, though these are not directly related to the building's condition.

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Risk rating

How 255-257 Brighton 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
12th percentile

Out of 156 buildings in this neighborhood, 137 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 14.2%
Moderate concern 37.3%
Severe concern 48.5%
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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255-257 Brighton Ave event timeline

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2024
311 Request Jul 23
Garbage and debris
furniture

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