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2401-2417 Polk St

Russian Hill, SF 94109 0526007 5 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 2401-2417 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
5 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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area3,978 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0526007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Soohoo Yee Jing
Mailing address
1444 Union St Apt 2 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
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2401 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2417 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2415 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 2401-2417 Polk Street in Russian Hill, owned by Soohoo Yee Jing, was constructed in 1907 and contains 5 units. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, with the most substantial being a $43,340 reroofing project scheduled for late 2024 featuring a modified bitumen system. In 2023-2024, the building underwent substantial interior upgrades, including bathroom reconfigurations to accommodate new laundry facilities, shower replacements, and electrical improvements. The property has also focused on ADA compliance, with recent work including the installation of ADA-compliant entry doors and handrail modifications in 2023, and the legalization of five business awnings with associated signage in 2024.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to critical infrastructure, with plumbing upgrades including sewer/housetrap replacement in 2020, electrical panel replacement in 2020 due to safety concerns, and the installation of new laundry facilities in 2024. While there were complaints in 2017 regarding unauthorized construction work, those issues are no longer active. Recent 311 calls have primarily related to street-level issues such as garbage and debris, Muni service feedback, and transit-related concerns, rather than building-specific problems. The property's planning records indicate approval for a Type 41 ABC License for restaurant use, and it has been successfully operating as a restaurant (formerly known as Little Kitchen, now The New Spot on Polk). Two minor fire incidents were recorded, including a contained cooking fire and a power line issue, neither resulting in civilian injuries.

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Risk rating

How 2401-2417 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
47th percentile

Out of 1133 buildings in this neighborhood, 600 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Owner's portfolio size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 47.7%
Moderate concern 24.6%
Severe concern 27.7%
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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2401-2417 Polk St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 01
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311 RequestMar 19
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