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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.

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).

Owner name
Murolo Survivor'S Tr
Mailing address
Murolo Albert A Trustee 3838 Divisadero St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
022317

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Initial analysis

The 11-unit, 3-story apartment building at 2700 Polk Street in Russian Hill, built in 1923 and currently owned by Murolo Survivor's Tr, has undergone several significant safety and modernization upgrades in recent years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 (Tier 3) and has recently updated its fire safety systems, with a fire alarm system replacement completed in 2023 costing $39,400, followed by additional fire safety improvements including new smoke detectors and low-frequency sounders in October 2023. The building has seen substantial interior improvements, particularly in 2015 when multiple units underwent kitchen and bathroom renovations, including Units 1, 3, 4, 6, and 10. These renovations included electrical upgrades, new cabinetry, and plumbing improvements.

The property has maintained a generally good compliance record, with only one notable set of fire-related violations in 2008 regarding combustible storage, which was resolved within three months. Recent fire safety inspections have shown prompt correction of any identified issues, such as a July 2023 fire extinguisher complaint that was resolved by August 2023. The building's infrastructure has been actively maintained, with regular upgrades to electrical systems, plumbing, and safety equipment. While there have been several 311 calls regarding external issues such as parking violations and street maintenance in recent months (most occurring in late 2024), these are typical urban challenges and not directly related to building management or resident safety. The building has undergone occasional tenant buyouts, with two instances recorded in 2018 and 2019, totaling three tenants and amounting to $15,500 in payments.

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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 Mar 19
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement

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