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301-303 Seneca Ave

Mission Terrace, SF 94112 6964001 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Mission Terrace
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Mission Terrace average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 301-303 Seneca 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
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area2,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6964001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Assalino Frederick G
Mailing address
2225 San Jose Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
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303 Seneca Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
301 Seneca Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
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Initial analysis

The property at 301-303 Seneca Avenue is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1908, currently owned by Frederick G Assalino. The building has a concerning pattern of fire safety issues, with multiple code violations documented between 2019 and 2024, including two recent violations in November 2024 related to door blocking and sprinkler service requirements. Other notable fire safety incidents include six instances of smoke detector activations, three elevator rescues, and one cooking fire, though fortunately none resulted in civilian injuries. The building's maintenance history shows limited documented improvements, with a roof replacement permit recorded in 1996.

Recent activity around the building (January 2025) has generated multiple open complaints about graffiti on public infrastructure including a signal box, sign advertisement, sidewalk, and pole, as well as a public health tobacco complaint. The property has also faced issues with public sanitation, including reports of overflowing garbage cans and an abandoned Christmas tree, though these were resolved through proper channels. The building's fire safety compliance has been a persistent concern, with most violations since 2023 being marked "correct - no permit" and referred to hearings, though some were abated through correction. The elevator system appears to have experienced recurring issues, as evidenced by multiple fire department responses for elevator rescues, suggesting a potential maintenance challenge in this critical building system.

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Risk rating

How 301-303 Seneca 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
73th percentile

Out of 149 buildings in this neighborhood, 40 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 62.4%
Moderate concern 18.0%
Severe concern 19.5%
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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301-303 Seneca Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 28
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestApr 24
Garbage and debris

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