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2426 Buchanan St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0603012 6 units · 3 fl · 1905

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 2426 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 1905
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1905
Total area4,180 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0603012
Ownership

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

Owner name
St Francis Properties Llc
Mailing address
35 San Rafael Way San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
102516

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 2426 Buchanan St in Pacific Heights, built in 1905 and currently owned by St Francis Properties LLC, has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with substantial recent activity. The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017, achieving Tier 3 certification, and has maintained active compliance with safety requirements. Recent renovations include a comprehensive interior update of Unit 3 in 2021, including kitchen relocation and bathroom modifications (costing $41,000), followed by electrical and plumbing upgrades in 2023 and 2024 respectively. The property has undergone essential infrastructure improvements, including a new water main and sewer line system installation in 2020.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to structural integrity, with repairs to exterior beams and rear stair landing support systems completed in 2016. Historical records indicate several routine inspections and resolved violations from 2001 through 2016, primarily related to fire safety and security requirements, though all issues were abated by 2003. The most recent violations involved handrails, fire escape maintenance, and security features, but these were promptly addressed. There has been a recurring issue with parking enforcement, evidenced by multiple citations for driveway blocking between 2024 and 2025, and the property experienced two smoke detector activations and one alarm system activation with no associated fires or injuries. The building's maintenance record shows consistent attention to safety improvements, though the pattern of parking violations suggests ongoing challenges with accessibility in the area.

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Risk rating

How 2426 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

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
72th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 270 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 54.1%
Moderate concern 23.2%
Severe concern 22.7%
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

2426 Buchanan St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jan 03
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJan 03
Blocking driveway cite only

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