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101 Elsie St

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5619067 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 Bernal Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Bernal Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 101 Elsie 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.

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 1900
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,345 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5619067
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Lessard Pierre R & Hahn Nin 19 Boronda Rd Carmel Valley CA 93924
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The property at 101 Elsie Street in Bernal Heights is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by the Hahn Lessard Revocable Family Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, including a complete reroofing project in 2024 costing $31,520, and the installation of a tankless water heater with gas line conversion in January 2024. Notably, there are current tree hazard concerns in 2025, with two reports of potentially falling trees being recorded. The property has maintained a focus on modernization and maintenance, with previous improvements including a 2014 solar panel installation (1.53 kW system), electrical upgrades in 2003 for additional living areas, and various bathroom improvements in 2006.

Historical records show attention to structural maintenance, including dry rot repairs on the front stairs completed in 2018, and the replacement of eight windows planned for early 2024 with aluminum-clad wood windows. The building experienced one housing complaint in 2001 regarding unpermitted dormer renovations, though this complaint is noted as not being active. Recent municipal service calls primarily relate to parking issues and street cleaning matters outside the building, with several cases of sidewalk parking and garbage disposal being addressed between October 2024 and January 2025. The property has gone through typical urban maintenance and compliance processes over the years, with most improvements focusing on safety, sustainability (through solar installation), and structural integrity.

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Risk rating

How 101 Elsie 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
80thpercentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 255 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
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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 age

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

Neighborhood location

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 17%
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

101 Elsie St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 18
Garbage and debris
event parade mess
311 RequestJul 09
Garbage and debris

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