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246 Bemis St

Glen Park, SF 94131 7548007 3 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Glen Park — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.5
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Glen Park average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 246 Bemis 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 1908
2 or more units
3 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.

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 1908
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area2,560 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot7548007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Baubert Christophe & Aleyda 2039 Taylor St San Francisco CA 94133
Last sale
August 02, 2019

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246 B Bemis St, San Francisco, CA 94131
246 Bemis St, San Francisco, CA 94131
246 A Bemis St, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

246 Bemis Street is a 2-story multi-family residential building located in Glen Park, owned by the Baubert Family Trust. Built in 1908, the property contains three residential units, though there has been some historical ambiguity regarding its legal unit count. In 2019, building permits were issued to officially document the building's configuration, with records showing both a main building with two dwelling units and a separate structure on the lot. The property has a notable history of permit compliance issues, including unpermitted dwelling units and unauthorized remodeling work in 2004, and a period of unauthorized short-term rental activity in 2024 that generated neighborhood concerns.

The building experienced a significant safety-related issue in late 2015 when a complaint was filed regarding missing handrails on the entrance stairs, which was subsequently addressed through a permitted installation in early 2016. Recent activity at the property (2024) has focused on infrastructure concerns, particularly a collapsed sidewalk that was reported in October 2024 and subsequently issued a Notice to Repair. Recent 311 calls have primarily concerned external issues such as abandoned vehicles, garbage, and debris on nearby streets, though these do not directly relate to the building's condition or safety. The property's fire safety record shows one minor incident involving a carbon monoxide detector activation with no CO present, and no civilian injuries reported.

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Risk rating

How 246 Bemis 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

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
13thpercentile

Out of 364 buildings in this neighborhood, 317 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
52%
No DBI
violation
48%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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

Building age

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 48%
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

246 Bemis St event timeline

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2026
Building Violation (NOV) Jan 16 Serious
Building violation
It is the property owner's responsibility to be present, or to assign a representative, for the re-inspection scheduled in this notice of v…
Building Violation (NOV)Jan 16
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