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3052 Polk St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0453007 2 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 Russian Hill
At or below average
avg 1.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Russian Hill average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3052 Polk 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
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM3
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 built1908
Total area2,428 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0453007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lalonde Family Revoc Trust
Mailing address
Lalonde Shari Anne & Philip 2475 Pacific Ave San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
050516

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3052 A Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
3052 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 3052 Polk Street in Russian Hill, owned by the Lalonde Family Revocable Trust, was constructed in 1908 and contains two units. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, with major renovations completed in 2015 including a kitchen and bathroom remodel ($42,000), electrical system upgrade to 400-amp service with multiple subpanels, complete rewiring of the lower unit, and plumbing work including water drain installation and water heater relocation. A notable safety-related event occurred in July 2018 when plumbing repairs were necessitated by a gas leak requiring new 1-inch gas pipes installation from the meter to three units.

The building's recent maintenance history shows attention to both exterior and interior upkeep, including the replacement of three second-floor windows in 2016 ($2,000). However, the property has experienced some challenges in the surrounding area, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2023-2024, primarily related to street cleaning and waste removal, including several hazardous materials (glass) incidents requiring municipal intervention. Of particular note, there were two tenant buyouts recorded in early 2024: one for $37,200 involving two tenants in January, and another for $75,000 involving two tenants in June, indicating significant changes in occupancy status at the property.

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Risk rating

How 3052 Polk 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
96th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 45 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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 (ZIP code)

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

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 87.9%
Moderate concern 5.2%
Severe concern 6.9%
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

3052 Polk St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 05
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestApr 16
Blocking driveway cite only

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