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162 Bright St

Ingleside Heights, SF 94132 7115036 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Ingleside Heights
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Ingleside Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 162 Bright St 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 1900
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 built1900
Total area1,872 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot7115036
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sheffield Edward Hart & Car
Mailing address
795 Higate Drive Daly City CA 94015
Last sale
090496

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 162 Bright Street, located in Ingleside Heights, has undergone several significant maintenance and compliance issues since its construction in 1900. Most notably, in 2016, the property faced multiple code violations that required immediate attention, including issues with windows, security bars, smoke detectors, and exterior conditions, all of which were eventually addressed through various permits totaling over $20,000 in repairs. These violations, along with concerns about unpermitted construction of back stairs and dry rot repair, were formally abated by August 2016. More recent complaints from 2019 and 2017 indicate continuing maintenance concerns, including issues with fresh air inlets, electrical systems, and reports of mold. The building has experienced recurring infrastructure challenges, with documented problems including electrical outages, water intrusion, and ventilation issues.

The property has a history of incomplete repairs and compliance challenges that require close monitoring. Multiple fire alarm activations have been recorded, though none resulted in injuries or confirmed fires. Recent 311 calls from January 2025 primarily relate to parking issues in the vicinity of the property. The building's permitting and violation history shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive maintenance, with several issues requiring enforcement intervention before being addressed. While significant repairs were completed in 2016 to comply with various violations, the presence of active complaints as recent as 2019 suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's age and history of water-related issues, combined with repeated violations of safety codes, indicate that periodic monitoring of maintenance practices and compliance with building codes is essential.

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Risk rating

How 162 Bright St'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
29th percentile

Out of 45 buildings in this neighborhood, 32 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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 51.8%
Moderate concern 29.9%
Severe concern 18.3%
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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The story over time

162 Bright St event timeline

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

2019
DBI Complaint Jul 29
Date last observed: 28-jul-19; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling hazardous outlet wiring; illegal unit; deteriorated electrical equipment; water entering building; ; additional information: illegal unit in the back of the main building behind locked gate. fence in the back is in need if repair. all of the electrical is faulty and i believe unpermitted. can not plug to many things in at one time or it will cause a outage. power being shared between all three units. leaks in the roof causing mold again. ;
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