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2700 Polk St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0500017 11 units · 3 fl · 1923

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

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 2700 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 1923
2 or more units
11 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1923
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
Units11
Floors3
Year built1923
Total area10,545 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0500017
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Murolo Albert A Trustee 3838 Divisadero St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
022317

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Initial analysis

The three-story, 11-unit residential building at 2700 Polk Street in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood, constructed in 1923, has experienced a notable pattern of parking-related issues in recent years. Over the past seven years, there have been 74 service requests filed through the 311 system, with a significant concentration of these (five separate incidents) occurring between October 2025 and November 2026, primarily involving vehicles blocking driveways that required police intervention, resulting in at least one citation. The building's safety infrastructure is currently undergoing an important update, with a fire alarm system replacement and new horn-strobe installation project initiated in 2023 to meet current fire code requirements, though this permit appears to be in suspended status. The building has a relatively low record of fire incidents, with only two reported in the past seven years, and has only required one building permit in that time, showing minimal construction activity. The property is currently owned by Murolo Survivor's Tr, a trust that acquired the property in the 2010s.

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Risk rating

How 2700 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
7th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 1054 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
21%
No DBI
violation
79%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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 9.2%
Moderate concern 41.8%
Severe concern 49.0%
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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2700 Polk St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 28
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 23
Blocking driveway cite only

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