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2506 Polk St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0524017 6 units · 3 fl · 1913

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 2506 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 1913
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 built1913
Total area4,050 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0524017
Ownership

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

Owner name
H&K Polk Street Holdings Ll
Mailing address
Jonathan Kitchen 1808 Vallejo St Apt 6 San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
020817

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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 2506 Polk Street in Russian Hill, owned by H&K Polk Street Holdings LLC, has undergone significant renovations since 2014, with major improvements to five of its six units including comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical upgrades, and new fixtures. The most recent renovations occurred in 2023, with major work completed in Unit #5 including kitchen and bathroom remodeling, new electrical systems, and HVAC updates. The building has received consistent maintenance attention, including a 2020 sewer trap replacement, 2016 termite-related repairs, and multiple unit renovations focusing on modernizing amenities and improving safety features.

Historical records show the building faced some fire safety issues in 2003-2004, including violations related to fire extinguisher maintenance and combustible storage, though these were resolved by September 2004. The building has had regular routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services, with the most recent being 2006. While there have been various 311 calls in recent years (2024-2020), these primarily concern street and sidewalk maintenance issues rather than building-specific problems, including waste removal, cleaning requests, and a single sewage backup incident in February 2020 that was promptly resolved. The property has maintained an active approach to upgrades and maintenance, as evidenced by the multiple recent permits for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work, suggesting ongoing investment in building quality and resident comfort.

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Risk rating

How 2506 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
45th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 623 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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 location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 41.1%
Moderate concern 18.8%
Severe concern 40.1%
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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2506 Polk St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Oct 02
Garbage and debris
oil paint other liquid spill wet
311 RequestOct 02
Garbage and debris

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