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2400 Buchanan St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0603008 25 units · 5 fl · 1937

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high 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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2400 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 1937
2 or more units
25 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1937
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
Units25
Floors5
Year built1937
Total area26,660 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0603008
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Jerold P & Paul J Grisez 2430 Chestnut St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The five-story, 25-unit apartment building at 2400 Buchanan Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Grisez Buchanan LLC, was constructed in 1937 and has undergone several maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. Most notably, there is an open fire violation from December 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements, and a boiler permit compliance issue in August 2022 that resulted in a violation notice, though this was abated by September 2022. The building received a new roof in 2006 (cost: $51,000) and underwent plumbing updates including water heater replacement in 2022. Routine housing inspections have been conducted regularly, with one active inspection from January 2016 still showing as 'Not Active' in the database.

Recent maintenance and operational history shows attention to infrastructure upkeep, though there have been recurring issues with street space permits, with multiple permits issued between 2015 and 2018, typically at minimal cost. Recent 311 calls around the property have primarily concerned external issues such as graffiti, parking violations, and sidewalk maintenance, with the most recent being a temporary moving sign request in December 2023. The property has experienced several fire safety inspections over the years, with mostly resolved issues related to alarm systems, sprinkler systems, and one instance in 2023 regarding sleeping area requirements. Two tenant buyouts were recorded in 2015 at 2415 Buchanan Street, with amounts of $27,173.37 and $29,500 for two tenants, though no buyouts are recorded for 2400 Buchanan Street directly.

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Risk rating

How 2400 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
11thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 857 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
29%
No DBI
violation
71%
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.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building permit rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 71%
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

2400 Buchanan St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Jul 21
Ref: witness test fee for e202603139620
Issued
311 RequestMar 22
Blocking driveway cite only

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