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2335 Pacific Ave

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0588022 21 units · 5 fl · 1907

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the 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 Pacific Heights
Above average
avg 1.4
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2335 Pacific Ave 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
21 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
Units21
Floors5
Year built1907
Total area36,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0588022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Romel California Llc
Mailing address
Aj Batt 400 S El Camino Real #350 San Mateo CA 94402
Last sale
081420

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Initial analysis

2335 Pacific Avenue is a 5-story, 21-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1907 and currently owned by Romel California LLC. The building has experienced recurring fire safety issues, with multiple violations documented between 2018 and 2024, including three open violations as of late 2024 related to sleeping area requirements and alarm system maintenance. A significant fire alarm system upgrade was completed in August 2024 at a cost of $75,000 to comply with current fire codes, followed by an "as built" modification in October 2024. Recent maintenance improvements include the installation of new boilers in 2023 and various unit renovations, most notably in Units 105 and 203.

The building has faced several maintenance challenges over the years, particularly regarding heating systems and fire safety. A notable mold incident was investigated in 2015, and there have been multiple heating system complaints, including a 2022 issue with heater controls. The property underwent some unauthorized modifications in 2019, and there was an attempt to add an ADU in 2018, though the permit was withdrawn. Historical violations from 2003-2018 included various fire safety, heating, and plumbing issues, all of which have since been abated. The building has experienced multiple false fire alarms and system malfunctions, though no civilian injuries have been reported in any fire incidents. Recent parking enforcement activity around the building has increased, with multiple complaints about vehicles blocking driveways throughout 2024.

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Risk rating

How 2335 Pacific Ave'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
1th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 953 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
10%
No DBI
violation
90%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 14.3%
Moderate concern 78.0%
Severe concern 7.6%
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

2335 Pacific Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Violation (NOV) Nov 06 Serious
The building façade inspection & maintenance program established by ordinance 67-16 and codified as san francisco existing building code chapter 5f requires certain building facades be regularly inspected by a california licensed architect or engineer. a written report of the inspection findings shall be submitted to the department for review. this building is in violation of the mandatory building façade inspection & maintenance program tier 1 comprehensive inspection report submittal deadline of december 31, 2021. sfbc102a, sfebc 5f, sfebc 501f, sfebc 503f, sfebc 505f, sfebc 507f monthly monitoring fee section 110a table 1a-k
DBI ComplaintNov 06
Customer is not in compliance with sf existing building code chapter 5f

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