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103-109 Crescent Ave

Bernal Heights, SF 94110 5745027 7 units · 3 fl · 1927

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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.

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 103-109 Crescent 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 1927
2 or more units
7 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1927
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
Units7
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area5,450 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5745027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
208 Armour Ave South San Francisco CA 94080
Last sale
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105 Crescent Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
109 Crescent Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
107 Crescent Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
103 Crescent Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 3-story, 7-unit apartment building at 103-109 Crescent Avenue in Bernal Heights, owned by the Gomez Family Trust, was constructed in 1927 and has undergone several significant renovations over its lifetime. The most recent major work was completed in 2022 with a $15,000 reroofing project, following a similar $16,000 roofing project in 2007 that was cancelled. Unit #5 received substantial improvements in 2014, including kitchen and bathroom remodels with new fixtures, cabinets, and electrical work totaling approximately $35,000. The building's electrical system has seen multiple upgrades, including a 400-amp service upgrade in 2007 and various subpanel installations between 2003-2014, indicating regular attention to modernization.

The building has experienced several issues requiring attention over the years, most notably in 2000-2007 when multiple building safety violations were documented and subsequently resolved, including repairs needed for stairs, handrails, fire safety systems, and lead paint hazards. A water leak and hazardous wiring issue was reported in 2001, and there was a complaint about a back staircase collapse in 2000 that took until 2014 to fully address. More recent concerns include a sewage backup in January 2025 and various sanitation issues outside the property in late 2024. A fire alarm activation was recorded, but no actual fire occurred. The most recent inspection-related complaint in 2021 was regarding contractors not wearing face coverings during work. While the building has had its share of maintenance and safety issues, records suggest that the property has received regular attention and remediation of violations, particularly during the 2000s when multiple units were systematically renovated.

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Risk rating

How 103-109 Crescent 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
5thpercentile

Out of 1276 buildings in this neighborhood, 1212 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
36%
No DBI
violation
64%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 64%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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103-109 Crescent Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 27
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311 RequestJun 11
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