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2140 Pine St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0652011 3 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
Above average
avg 1.6
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2140 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
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0652011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Perkins Barry A & Nuchanart
Mailing address
2140 Pine St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
012407

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

2140 Pine Street is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located in Lower Pacific Heights, owned by Barry A. Perkins and Nuchanart. Built in 1900, the building has undergone several significant changes and faced various maintenance issues over the years. Most notably, in 2017, the property was involved in violations related to lead paint hazards and damaged walls, which were finally abated in January 2023. The building had previously undergone attempts at unit conversion, with a 2007 application to legalize a change from a two-family dwelling to a single-family home being disapproved. Multiple historical maintenance issues are documented, including water damage, electrical problems, and heating system failures in 2000, and utility cut-offs in 1999. The property has seen various permit applications, including a recent 2017 filed permit for substantial modifications including a four-car garage and basement additions. There are also records of recurring issues with exterior maintenance, including a 2018 report of overgrown trees and a 2017 complaint about peeling paint that prompted lead hazard notifications. Recent 311 calls indicate ongoing concerns about garbage, debris, and sidewalk maintenance around the property, with open service requests as recent as April 2024. A fire incident was recorded at the property, though no civilian injuries were reported.

The building's history shows a pattern of both routine maintenance and significant structural work attempts, with varying degrees of success and compliance. There are multiple instances of work being performed without proper permits, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s, and several revoked or disapproved permits throughout its history. The property's maintenance history suggests periodic challenges with building systems and exterior upkeep, though recent records indicate some of these issues have been addressed, particularly the lead paint violations. The most recent major construction-related activity appears to be the 2017 permit filing for substantial modifications, though the current status of this work is not fully clear from the available records.

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Risk rating

How 2140 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

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
52th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 322 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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.2%
Moderate concern 20.0%
Severe concern 11.8%
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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