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1931-1937 Buchanan St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 0661002 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
Above average
avg 1.6
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1931-1937 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 area2,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0661002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lesley M Allen 2017 Revoc T
Mailing address
Lesley M Allen, Trustee 2325 Leimert Blvd Oakland CA 94602
Last sale
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1935 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1931 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1933 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94115
1937 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The property at 1931-1937 Buchanan Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood, built in 1900 and currently owned by the Lesley M Allen 2017 Revocable Trust. The building has undergone several notable repairs and modifications over the years, including a 2021 plumbing project aimed at separating the common area laundry system from individual units, though this permit is currently marked as expired. Between 2000 and 2005, the building experienced three routine housing inspections, with one violation related to handrails that was ultimately resolved in October 2002.

The property has maintained relatively minor maintenance and service records in recent years. A building permit for street space and sidewalk use was issued in 2005, and there have been several 311 calls regarding the property, primarily related to street cleaning and parking issues between 2018 and 2024. Two planning-related applications have been recorded: one in 2018 for roof room additions that received CEQA clearance but the status is unclear, and another for a rear yard variance that was disapproved. The most recent 311 call was in September 2024 regarding garbage and debris, which was resolved with no work needed. While the building appears to have undergone necessary safety improvements, recent permits and complaints have been relatively routine in nature, focusing primarily on parking and street maintenance rather than significant building-related issues.

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Risk rating

How 1931-1937 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
49th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 342 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 84.1%
Moderate concern 8.2%
Severe concern 7.7%
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

1931-1937 Buchanan St event timeline

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2026
Electrical Permit Jan 26
Install fan in bathroom
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