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2412-2416 Polk St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0525018 3 units · 3 fl · 1914

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 2412-2416 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 1914
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
POLK
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1914
Total area4,395 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0525018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lynch Colin
Mailing address
2412 Polk St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
061214

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2416 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2414 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2412 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 2412-2416 Polk Street in Russian Hill, owned by Colin Lynch, has undergone significant improvements in recent years, with major renovation work concentrated between 2020 and 2023. Most notably, in 2023, the property received several updates including window replacements, comprehensive bathroom and kitchen remodeling, and installation of a new high-efficiency forced air gas furnace with ducts. In 2020, the building underwent substantial structural improvements with new foundation work, shear walls, and steel beam replacements. The building's electrical system has also seen attention, with a complete subpanel replacement in 2019.

Historical records show some maintenance and safety concerns that have been addressed: a 2005 routine inspection revealed several violations including the need for fire extinguishers, repairs to structural wood beams, and proper gas meter instructions, all of which were abated by November 2005. Earlier, in 2000, there was an issue with an unpermitted billboard installation, which was resolved in 2000. The building's maintenance history includes multiple permits for bathroom and kitchen remodeling dating back to 2006-2007, though some of these permits expired without completion. Recent 311 calls related to the building have primarily concerned street and sidewalk maintenance issues rather than building-specific problems, with the most recent calls occurring in late 2024 and early 2024 regarding encampments and street cleaning.

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Risk rating

How 2412-2416 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
79th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 238 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Final warnings, owner's portfolio

Final warnings issued across all buildings this owner is registered on.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 77.1%
Moderate concern 13.2%
Severe concern 9.7%
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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2412-2416 Polk St event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Aug 18
Date last observed: 17-aug-25; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling ; additional information: address numbers do not contrast with their background. especially the digit ¿4¿ making it not easy to read from the road. ;
Code Enforcement Section
DBI ComplaintAug 18
Date last observed: 17-aug-25; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling other building; ; additional information: address numbers do not contrast with their background. especially the digit ¿4¿ making it not easy to read from the road. ;

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