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2240 Buchanan St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0627013 6 units · 4 fl · 1961

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2240 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 1961
2 or more units
6 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 1961
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
Units6
Floors4
Year built1961
Total area6,009 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0627013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Brifon Corp Po Box 472110 San Francisco CA 94147
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 2240 Buchanan Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Carico Michael F, has undergone significant maintenance and improvements since its construction in 1961. The building has received regular window and stucco maintenance, with multiple replacement projects completed between 2012 and 2019, totaling over $100,000 in improvements. These include the replacement of various windows, stucco repairs, and insulation upgrades, with the most recent work occurring in 2019 involving kitchen and bedroom window replacements with energy-efficient units.

The building has experienced several structural and safety-related issues over the years, including termite damage repairs in 2012, multiple fire escape maintenance concerns (most recently in 2016), and various violations related to smoke enclosure maintenance and egress obstructions between 2001 and 2016. Electrical system improvements were also undertaken in 2013, including the relocation of an electrical panel for unit 1. While there have been three fire incidents recorded, none resulted in civilian injuries, and they were primarily related to cooking, system malfunctions, or smoke detector activations. Recent external issues near the property have included several 311 calls in 2021-2023 regarding encampments, waste removal, and street cleaning needs, though these concerns were primarily related to the surrounding area rather than the building itself. A routine housing inspection in 2016 raised several safety requirements, including fire escape verification and alarm system checks, but these violations were subsequently marked as abated.

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Risk rating

How 2240 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
49thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 491 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
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 33%
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

2240 Buchanan St event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Nov 20
Online electrical permit: 60 of buildings of 6 dwelling units or less. replace the existing facp on a like-for-like basis and add low frequency sounders in all sleeping areas to comply with sffc1103.7.6.1.
Issued
Building PermitNov 19
Replace the existing fa system on a like for like base and add low frequency sounder in all sleeping areas to comply wiht sffc 1103.7.6.1.

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