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190 Brighton Ave

Ingleside, SF 94112 6980039 5 units · 3 fl · 1926

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 Ingleside — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 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 190 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 1926
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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 1926
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area4,495 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6980039
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Junkai & Yingfu Zheng 858 Duncan St San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
June 16, 1999

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The three-story, five-unit apartment building at 190 Brighton Ave in the Ingleside neighborhood, built in 1926 and currently owned by Z Realty LLC, has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past two decades. The most substantial recent work includes comprehensive upgrades to Unit #2 in 2017 costing $44,000, covering bathroom and kitchen remodeling, electricals, and addition of modern appliances. Unit #3 received similar treatment in 2015, involving extensive sheetrock repair and bathroom remodeling, with associated electrical and plumbing upgrades. Historic improvements include electrical service upgrade to 400A in 2004, window replacements in 2004, and office unit renovations in 2006. The building has a documented history of violations from 2001 related to fire safety and building maintenance, including issues with fire extinguishers, gas meter instructions, damaged ceilings, and weatherproofing, though all were officially abated by September 2001.

Several complaints regarding unauthorized construction work were reported in 2006, particularly concerning window modifications and interior remodeling, though these were resolved. A notable issue occurred in 2010 when ground floor office unit #5 was converted to a dwelling unit with unauthorized kitchen facilities, requiring remediation in 2014. More recently, there have been multiple reports of parking violations and garbage issues in the vicinity of the property throughout 2024, though these are external to the building's management and maintenance. The building's permit history shows regular maintenance and improvements, suggesting ongoing attention to building upkeep by the current ownership.

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Risk rating

How 190 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
29thpercentile

Out of 156 buildings in this neighborhood, 111 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
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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.

Number of units

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

Neighborhood location

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

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 37%
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

190 Brighton Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 01
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestApr 21
Other illegal parking

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