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2425 Buchanan St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0604005 12 units · 3 fl · 1931

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Pacific Heights — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.5
11
FewerMore

This building has 11 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2425 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 1931
2 or more units
12 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 1931
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1931
Total area9,390 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0604005
Ownership

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

Mailing address
49 Powell St Fl 4 San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
October 26, 2017

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

2425 Buchanan Street is a 12-unit, 3-story apartment building constructed in 1931, currently owned by SF Multifamily 1 LLC. The property has undergone significant improvements over recent years, most notably the conversion of the garage into four new dwelling units in 2018-2019, following which comprehensive updates were made to the building's fire safety systems, including multiple sprinkler system upgrades in 2022-2023 costing over $55,000. Between 2020-2021, several individual units received substantial renovations, including Units 102, 103, and 104, which were modernized with new kitchens, bathrooms, and appliances.

The building has a history of fire safety concerns, with three fire alarm system violations documented between 2009 to 2023, though all were corrected promptly. Additionally, there were several routine fire safety issues noted in 2016 regarding fire escapes and combustible storage, all of which were abated by May 2016. Recent maintenance work has included the installation of new boilers (2022), updates to the building's electrical systems, and various plumbing improvements. Significant building improvements also involved a soft-story retrofit completed in 2020, demonstrating attention to structural safety. While the building has experienced some resident complaints regarding renovation dust and lead paint concerns in 2018, all issues were promptly addressed.

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Risk rating

How 2425 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
6thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 905 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
22%
No DBI
violation
78%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 78%
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

2425 Buchanan St event timeline

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2026
Building Violation (NOV) Jun 24 Serious
Building violation
Exterior stucco around and above front building entry portal observed cracked and detaching from facade. remove loose stucco and repair dam…
Building Violation (NOV)Jun 24
Building violation

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