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239-245 Brighton Ave

Ingleside, SF 94112 6943011 8 units · 2 fl · 1906

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Ingleside — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.6
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Ingleside average of 1.6.

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 239-245 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 1906
2 or more units
8 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 1906
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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area6,816 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6943011
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1354 Manzanita Dr Millbrae CA 94030
Last sale
October 28, 1998

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Included addresses

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239 Brighton Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
243 Brighton Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
245 A Brighton Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
241 Brighton Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
245 Brighton Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The 239-245 Brighton Avenue property in the Ingleside neighborhood is a two-story, 7-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1906, currently owned by Sur-miao & Mei-mei Y Tung R. The building has undergone significant safety upgrades in recent years, with the installation of two fire alarm systems in 2020 (costing $26,000 combined) and a new fire sprinkler system added to the rear ADU unit in December 2019. The property underwent major improvements in 2015-2019, including the legalization of an unauthorized rear dwelling unit, installation of bicycle parking spaces, and addition of street trees, with associated costs exceeding $90,000.

The building has faced several maintenance and safety challenges over the years. In 2015-2019, multiple housing violations were recorded, including issues with mold, plumbing problems, and a kitchen ventilation system that required replacement. More recent concerns include a complaint in August 2021 regarding unpermitted work and an August 2020 complaint about construction in common areas. Historical records show significant safety concerns from 2009, including electrical hazards with exposed wiring and dangerous gas lines that were subsequently addressed. The property has maintained regular fire and safety improvements, though there was one recorded building fire incident, which was classified as intentional with no civilian injuries. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to street cleaning and garbage issues, which appear to be being managed through regular municipal procedures.

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Risk rating

How 239-245 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

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
22ndpercentile

Out of 156 buildings in this neighborhood, 122 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
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 41%
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

239-245 Brighton Ave event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Jul 23
Sewer line replacement from house to curb.
Issued
DBI ComplaintMay 21
Date last observed: 20-may-26; time last observed: all the time; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other plumbing; ; additional information: there should be a separate sink from kitchen and bathroom, and there is not in this unit.;

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