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2645 Buchanan St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0580003 8 units · 3 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Pacific Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.5
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2645 Buchanan 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
8 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
Units8
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area4,980 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0580003
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Mehan John & Tina 145 Poplar Ave Kentfield CA 94904
Last sale
August 18, 2000

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Initial analysis

2645 Buchanan Street is an 8-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building located in the Pacific Heights neighborhood, constructed in 1900 and currently owned by Mehan Properties LLC. The building has experienced several significant fire safety issues over the years, with multiple fire code violations documented annually between 2018 and 2023. Most recently, in November 2023, there was an open violation related to sleeping area requirements. The building has undergone limited structural maintenance, with records showing a reroofing project completed in 1998 and a fire box and chimney repair project in 1996 that is now expired.

The property has a history of fire safety and emergency system concerns, including a furnace flue compromise in 2017, egress obstruction issues in 2013, and various heating system deficiencies noted in 2000. A routine safety inspection in 2013 resulted in multiple citations for fire safety violations, and there have been documented issues with temperature control and fire escape maintenance requirements. The building has experienced three documented fire incidents, including a building fire, chimney fire, and incidents involving persons in distress, though none resulted in civilian injuries. More recently, there have been ongoing concerns about building systems and safety compliance, with multiple fire safety violations issued in 2022-2023 including issues with extinguishers, emergency lighting, sprinkler services, and various other safety requirements. While these violations have generally been abated after correction, their recurring nature suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and safety compliance.

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Risk rating

How 2645 Buchanan 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
67thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 318 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Final warnings, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 22%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

2645 Buchanan St event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Jul 09
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJul 08
Parking on sidewalk

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