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2538-2540 Sacramento St

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0630013 2 units · 3 fl · 1890

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 2538-2540 Sacramento 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 1890
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1890
Total area4,834 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0630013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Antony Riley & Karen Waroli
Mailing address
Riley Antony & Warolin Kare 2540 Sacramento St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
122217

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2538 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2540 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

This three-story, 2-unit multi-family residential building located at 2538-2540 Sacramento Street in Pacific Heights was constructed in 1890 and is currently owned by Antony Riley & Karen Waroli. The building has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past decade, with the most recent major work occurring in 2021 involving minor structural revisions to the first floor framing and foundation. Prior improvements include a 2019 recommencement of work valued at $30,000, and multiple plumbing and electrical upgrades, including a kitchen rewire and shower pan installation in 2020-2021. The building has a history of systematic improvements, with multiple permits issued for final inspections of previous work between 2010-2019, suggesting ongoing maintenance and upgrading of building systems.

A notable building complaint from 2003 regarding water leaking from the roof and causing damage to the neighboring property was promptly addressed within a week, and there have been no recorded building-specific complaints since then. The property has experienced some street-related issues in recent years, including several parking enforcement calls for vehicles blocking driveways (2021-2024) and two pavement defect reports (2024), though these are external to the building itself. Recent maintenance of public infrastructure nearby has included graffiti removal and traffic sign maintenance in 2024, with one street defect report remaining open as of September 2024. The property's extensive permit history demonstrates regular upkeep and modernization efforts, with all recent building, plumbing, and electrical permits marked as complete, indicating proper closure of construction work and adherence to regulatory requirements.

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Risk rating

How 2538-2540 Sacramento 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
74th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 250 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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 87.1%
Moderate concern 9.4%
Severe concern 3.5%
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

2538-2540 Sacramento St event timeline

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

2021
Building Permit Jun 07
Minor structural revision to 1st floor framing and foundagtion. revision to pa 200804079044
$1 · Issued
Electrical PermitJan 28
Kitchen rewire

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