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2235 Laguna St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0614002 29 units · 6 fl · 1939

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
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2235 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 1939
2 or more units
29 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.

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 1939
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
Units29
Floors6
Year built1939
Total area42,486 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0614002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Po Box 470068 San Francisco CA 94147
Last sale
December 28, 2012

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Initial analysis

The six-story, 29-unit apartment building at 2235 Laguna Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Laguna Park LP, was constructed in 1939 and has undergone numerous renovations and maintenance projects over the past decade. Most recently, in 2024, units 101 and 603 are undergoing comprehensive remodeling of kitchens and bathrooms, following a 2023 voluntary system replacement of life safety horns to meet current fire code standards. The building has seen significant infrastructure improvements, including structural repairs to a storage building in 2019 and various unit renovations featuring bathroom and kitchen updates, electrical upgrades, and plumbing improvements across multiple units (102, 305, 402, 601, 602, and 604) between 2013 and 2024.

The property has experienced several maintenance and safety issues, particularly regarding its fire and life safety systems. There have been multiple fire alarm system violations and complaints in 2023, including a September violation that required correction, and a November 2023 complaint that was resolved. Boiler permit compliance has also been a recurring issue, with the most recent complaints in April 2024 that were quickly addressed. Historical complaints from 2017 revealed problems with window functionality, fire escape maintenance, and various fire safety requirements, though all were subsequently corrected. The building's management history shows periods without a resident manager (2011-2012), and while recent unit renovations indicate ongoing maintenance efforts, the property has experienced typical urban building issues such as parking enforcement matters and occasional maintenance complaints through 311 calls.

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Risk rating

How 2235 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

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
23%
No DBI
violation
77%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 77%
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

2235 Laguna St event timeline

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

2025
DBI Complaint Nov 14
Date last observed: 13-nov-25; time last observed: 2:00pm; identity of person performing the work: unknown – management has not p; floor: ground flo; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling disabled acc: entrance; disabled acc: doors; ; additional information: intercom and entrance access system became inoperable on 11/9/25. delivery drivers, caregivers, and visitors cannot access the building without residents leaving units to physically open the door. no interim access method or posted notice has been provided. property manager confirmed system is “permanently broken,” no eta for replacement, and no temporary solution. missed deliveries already documented.;
Housing Inspection Services
DBI ComplaintNov 12
Date last observed: 11-nov-25; time last observed: during business hours; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling disabled acc: entrance; disabled acc: elevator/lift; disabled acc: doors; ; additional information: the building's intercom system has been out of service for weeks, preventing delivery drivers (ups, fedex, usps, grocery, etc.) and visitors from entering. residents are unable to receive essential deliveries, including food and medication, and must leave the building to retrieve packages. this comes after the elevator was out of service for nearly a year with no communication or notice from management. these repeated outages in essential systems are creating an ongoing habitability and safety concerns and leave residents without reliable access for themselves, visitors, and deliveries. managment has not provided any interim solution (such as a temporary access code, staffed entry, or delivery plan) and has not communicated any repair sc

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