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2450 Union St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0536013 12 units · 3 fl · 1936

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Cow Hollow
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2450 Union 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 1936
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1936
Total area14,160 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0536013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Union Pacific Lp
Mailing address
Alan & Monica Zimmerman Po Box 470068 San Francisco CA 94147
Last sale
080117

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, three-story apartment building at 2450 Union St in Cow Hollow, built in 1936 and currently owned by Union Pacific Lp, has undergone numerous improvements and faced several recurring maintenance issues over the past two decades. Most notably, the building has experienced persistent sewer system challenges, with multiple sewer backup incidents reported through 311 calls between 2018 and 2024, including three separate incidents in late 2023 alone. Recent safety upgrades include a completed voluntary system replacement and new horns in 2023 to meet current fire code requirements, along with the installation of pull stations, sounders, and smoke detectors that June. The building has seen regular unit upgrades, particularly during the 2000s and 2010s, with individual apartments receiving kitchen and bathroom renovations, including Units 102, 203, 202, 104, and 304, typically involving modern amenities such as dishwashers, garbage disposals, and new cabinetry.

Historical records show the building experienced heat-related complaints in the late 1990s, when inadequate heating systems were reported as problematic, particularly affecting its senior residents. More recently, fire safety concerns were addressed in 2022 and 2015, though both were resolved promptly. A boiler replacement attempt in 2014 was recorded as expired status, warranting further investigation into whether this work was ultimately completed. The property's maintenance history reveals consistent attention to upgrading individual units while also addressing building-wide systems, though the recurring sewer issues remain a significant concern. Regular routine inspections by Housing Inspection Services appear to show compliance with housing standards, with issues being addressed in a timely manner.

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Risk rating

How 2450 Union 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
14th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 740 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 49.1%
Moderate concern 37.4%
Severe concern 13.5%
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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The story over time

2450 Union St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 19
311 service request
Encampment
Electrical PermitFeb 20
Complete kitchen wiring

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