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2005 Buchanan St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0652006 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Lower Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2005 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 1900
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
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,212 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0652006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Najmi-Woo Family 2018 Tr
Mailing address
Najmi Amir & Woo Linda Ttee 2005 Buchanan St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
082219

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2005 Buchanan Street in Lower Pacific Heights is a 2-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900, currently owned by the Najmi-woo Family 2018 Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past several decades, with the most substantial being a completed third-floor addition in 2014-2015 that included two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a roof deck, costing approximately $300,000. This recent addition was accompanied by comprehensive plumbing work, including the installation of new bathroom facilities and deck drain systems, as well as electrical upgrades including a new subpanel and the installation of an electric car charger in 2022.

The building has seen consistent maintenance and upgrading of facilities throughout its history, with completed interior renovations on both units between 2009-2010. These improvements included kitchen and bathroom remodels, window replacements, and foundation upgrades from brick to concrete. The property's maintenance record shows a commitment to modernization, including the conversion of an existing fireplace to gas in 2010 and the installation of radiant floor heating systems. The building's electrical systems have been regularly updated, with documented work including new wiring installation and Ufer ground work. The property has experienced multiple parking enforcement issues in recent years, with several documented cases of driveway blocking between 2021-2023, though these are primarily external to the building's structural and facility concerns.

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Risk rating

How 2005 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

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
53th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 315 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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 age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 79.0%
Moderate concern 11.3%
Severe concern 9.7%
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

2005 Buchanan St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Feb 08
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement

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