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2297 Laguna St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0614001 17 units · 3 fl · 1909

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
12
FewerMore

This building has 12 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2297 Laguna 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 1909
2 or more units
17 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units17
Floors3
Year built1909
Total area12,925 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0614001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gme Partners Llc
Mailing address
2297 Laguna St Apt 5 San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
091913

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2225 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2297 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

This three-story, 17-unit multi-family apartment building, located in Pacific Heights and built in 1909, has undergone several significant structural and safety improvements over the past two decades. Most recently, in October 2023 and again in September 2024, the building received mandatory fire alarm upgrades, including the installation of a new fire alarm panel, life safety horns in units, and a wireless radio communicator system at a cost of approximately $25,526. In 2016, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit to improve seismic safety. The property has experienced recurrent water-related issues, most notably a significant sewage pipe failure in February 2021 that caused extensive flooding in multiple units, along with subsequent plumbing maintenance work including the installation of a new boiler system in 2015 and lightwell drainage improvements in 2021. There have been multiple heating system complaints throughout the building's history, with the most recent heating-related issues reported in 2015 and 2024.

The building has a documented history of maintenance challenges and code compliance issues, including several building violations and complaints concerning interior surfaces, lead paint concerns, and historical fire safety equipment deficiencies. A cluster of violations from early 2021 involved water damage, mold, and infestation problems, while 2015 saw heating system failures resulting in temporary violation notices. The property's management has completed various improvement projects over the years, including a 2007 reroofing project and kitchen cabinet renovations in 2005. Regular safety inspections have been conducted throughout the years, with some concerns requiring follow-up actions, including four routine safety inspections in 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2021. While recent fire alarm upgrades and the completion of the soft-story retrofit demonstrate investment in building safety, the property has experienced periodic maintenance challenges that have occasionally required formal complaint processes to address.

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Risk rating

How 2297 Laguna 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
6th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 905 are predicted to be safer.

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.

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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 13.7%
Moderate concern 60.0%
Severe concern 26.3%
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

2297 Laguna St event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Sep 20
Online electrical permit: 1 of buildings with more than 12 dwelling units and non-residential occupany - building up to 3 floors. fire alarm upgrade and adding low frequency horns to the units with wireless radio monitoring.
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Building Violation (NOV)May 30
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