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2620 Laguna St

Pacific Heights, SF 94123 0567018 12 units · 4 fl · 1900

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 Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2620 Laguna 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 1900
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1900
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units12
Floors4
Year built1900
Total area13,372 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0567018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Steven C. Thrower 1 Bush St Ste 900 San Francisco CA 94104
Last sale
081720

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Initial analysis

2620 Laguna Street is a 12-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by 2620 Laguna I5 LLC. The property has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past several years, including comprehensive unit remodels between 2017-2022 that featured kitchen and bathroom rehabilitations, washer/dryer installations, and various layout modifications in multiple units (notably Units 1, 2, 6, 8, and 12). A major building-wide upgrade occurred in 2018 with the installation of a new fire alarm system, including smoke detectors and full interior notification capabilities, though there have been recurring fire safety violations noted in recent years, including violations in October 2023 for sleeping area requirements and alarm system maintenance. The building experienced several construction-related issues in 2018, including unauthorized work in Units 7 and 11 that affected Unit 9, and concerns about lead paint disturbance and egress obstruction in 2017.

Recent maintenance activities include a water heater replacement completed in April 2023 and various electrical improvements throughout 2018-2022. The property has faced some infrastructure challenges, evidenced by recent 311 calls regarding a collapsed sidewalk (December 2024) and multiple parking enforcement issues. Historical records show several building violations from 2002, including heating system issues, security concerns, and plumbing/electrical violations, all of which were abated by August 2002. The building was previously granted approval to legalize a thirteenth studio unit in 2017, and several permits indicate various exterior improvements, including garage door widening and roof replacement. Recent fire safety inspections have resulted in multiple violations in 2021-2023, though many were promptly corrected. The property management has generally demonstrated responsiveness to maintenance and safety requirements, as evidenced by the timely completion of numerous improvement projects and prompt resolution of most violations.

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Risk rating

How 2620 Laguna 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
30th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 674 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.

Building size

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

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 42.8%
Moderate concern 23.4%
Severe concern 33.8%
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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2620 Laguna St event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Jun 03
Date last observed: 02-jun-25; floor: 1; exact location: basement; building type: residence/dwelling other plumbing; ; additional information: apartment building has an obnoxiously loud knocking sound for at least 5 years now, coming from the radiator heaters. the vendor mentioned that the property management company has not fixed the issue because there is asbestos in the boiler room - they don't want to pay for removal.;
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