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2126-2128 Pine St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0652009 8 units · 3 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Lower Pacific Heights — not a forecast
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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2126-2128 Pine 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
8 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.

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 1900
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
Units8
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,275 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0652009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Karstin Axe 66 Cleary Ct Apt 909 San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
April 18, 2007

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2128 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2126 Pine St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The 8-unit multi-family residential building at 2126-2128 Pine Street in Lower Pacific Heights is a three-story structure built in 1900 and currently owned by Jack M Lapidos. The building's most significant recent maintenance effort was a mandatory soft-story retrofit completed in 2019, which involved seismic upgrades and was conducted under San Francisco's building code requirements. A troubling current issue is an active complaint from December 2024 regarding lack of heat in the building. The property has a history of various maintenance and safety compliance issues, most notably in 2017 when multiple violations were documented concerning carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detection systems, and building stairs. In 2019, complaints about mold in Unit 1 were reported, though these are now listed as not active.

Historical records show several infrastructure improvements, including a completed reroofing project in 2005 costing $45,000, and a retaining wall replacement in 2009. The building has faced various code compliance issues over the years, including 2004 violations related to the fire safety system and combustible storage, and 2003 violations concerning stair repair and handrails. There have been multiple parking enforcement calls regarding driveway blocking near the property between 2021 and 2023, though these are not directly related to building conditions. The building was previously classified as unsafe in 2006, with concerns about a cracked property line wall, but these issues were addressed by 2010.

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Risk rating

How 2126-2128 Pine 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
27thpercentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 489 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
55%
No DBI
violation
45%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 45%
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

2126-2128 Pine St event timeline

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2024
DBI Complaint Dec 31
No heat
Housing Inspection Services

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