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2557-2567 Polk St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0523002 6 units · 3 fl · 1907

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 2557-2567 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 1907
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1907
Total area6,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0523002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Wang Rose Koe-Jui
Mailing address
438 31st Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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Included addresses

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2563 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2567 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2559 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2565 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2561 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2557 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 2557-2567 Polk Street in Russian Hill, owned by Wang Rose Koe-jui, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements since 2014. The property completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2014, achieving Tier 3 status with Certificate of Final Completion issued, and subsequently made additional foundation improvements in 2014 by adding anchor bolts to enhance seismic safety. The building's fire safety systems have received substantial upgrades, including a comprehensive fire alarm system modernization in late 2022 that involved installing addressible smoke detectors, manual pull stations, horn strobes, and low-frequency horns in sleeping areas to comply with current safety codes. Most recently, in January 2024, all six electrical panels in the garage area were replaced, indicating ongoing commitment to maintaining modern infrastructure.

The building's maintenance and safety record shows regular attention to critical systems, with multiple routine housing inspections conducted in 1999, 2003, and 2006, all of which were resolved without significant findings. While there have been several fire department responses to the building, these were primarily for smoke detector activations, electrical equipment checks, and one contained cooking fire, with no reported civilian injuries in any incidents. The property has experienced various street-level issues in recent months, including multiple reports of garbage and debris on the surrounding street, sidewalk defects, and parking violations, though these are external to the building itself. The building's recent electrical panel upgrade and fire alarm system improvements demonstrate ongoing investment in resident safety and modernization of building systems.

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Risk rating

How 2557-2567 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
24th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 861 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 44.5%
Moderate concern 18.8%
Severe concern 36.7%
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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2557-2567 Polk St event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Aug 01
Date last observed: 01-aug-25; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling ; additional information: address numbers ¿2567¿ does not display. only ¿2557¿ displays, which does not represent the full address of this structure/property. 2567 should also display.;
Building Inspection Division
311 RequestJul 25
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