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2055-2065 Polk St

Nob Hill, SF 94109 0574001 11 units · 3 fl · 1925

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Nob Hill
Above average
avg 2.4
17
FewerMore

This building has 17 novs (7y), above the Nob Hill average of 2.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2055-2065 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 1925
2 or more units
11 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
Units11
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area6,126 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0574001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lafa Partners Llc
Mailing address
1489 Webster St Ste 218 San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
032919

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Included addresses

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2061 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2063 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2057 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2065 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2055 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
2059 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109
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Initial analysis

The 11-unit multi-family residential building at 2055-2065 Polk Street in Nob Hill, owned by Lafa Partners LLC, has undergone significant recent maintenance and improvements. Most notably, there have been multiple fire safety concerns in recent years, with the most recent violations in 2023-2024 related to sleeping area requirements, hoarding, and blocked exits, though these conditions were generally corrected promptly. The building has also shown consistent improvement in tenant amenities, with substantial apartment renovations occurring between 2015-2020, including major remodeling projects in units 2, 6, 8, and 9 involving kitchen relocations, bathroom updates, and bedroom additions.

Recent maintenance work includes a completed reroofing project (2023) costing $14,800, and various infrastructure improvements such as storm drain and water supply line replacements (2017). The building has been active in maintaining compliance with fire safety regulations, though some violations have been recurring, such as issues with alarm systems and sprinkler systems in 2021. The property successfully completed its soft-story seismic retrofitting requirements, achieving "Work Complete, CFC Issued" status. Recent safety concerns primarily revolve around trash management and graffiti maintenance in the surrounding area, as evidenced by numerous 311 calls for service in early 2025. While the building has had periodic fire safety violations, particularly related to blocked exits and alarm systems, these issues have generally been addressed promptly through corrective actions, as indicated by the majority of violations being marked as "Condition Corrected" or "Abated."

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Risk rating

How 2055-2065 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
24th percentile

Out of 1125 buildings in this neighborhood, 855 are predicted to be safer.

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 25.6%
Moderate concern 49.5%
Severe concern 24.9%
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

2055-2065 Polk St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 18
Garbage and debris
mattress
Electrical PermitJun 02
Electrical tenant improvement for restaurant and bar space. scope includes new lighting, lighting controls, receptacles, power distribution, kitchen equipment connections and emergency lighting

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