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2240-2242 Francisco St

Marina, SF 94123 0928013 2 units · 2 fl · 1924

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Marina — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Marina average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2240-2242 Francisco 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 1924
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1924
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area3,232 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0928013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
9 Oak Tree Ln Belmont CA 94002
Last sale

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2242 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2240 Francisco St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The property at 2240-2242 Francisco Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Marina neighborhood, built in 1924 and currently owned by Darcy E. Benson. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past few years, most notably a substantial kitchen remodel in 2020 costing $20,000, electrical upgrades including rewiring of kitchen outlets, and essential infrastructure work such as a sewer replacement in 2021. The property has maintained its systems with various upgrades, including window replacements in 2017, back stairs repairs in 2007, and a complete electrical service upgrade in 2008 with the installation of 200-amp service and multiple meters.

Recent fire safety inspections in 2024 noted concerns with extinguishers, which were corrected, while a sprinkler system complaint from the same period was found to have no merit. The building has a history of fire safety compliance issues, with several past concerns about fire extinguishers between 2017-2024 and a blocked exit complaint in 2022, though these issues were generally resolved in a timely manner. The property's maintenance record shows regular updates to essential systems, including plumbing, HVAC (two new furnaces in 2010), and kitchen facilities, indicating an active approach to property upkeep. The location has experienced periodic street-related issues, as evidenced by multiple street space permits and several parking enforcement calls, though these appear to be general neighborhood matters not specific to the building itself. The most recent building improvement work includes ongoing attention to fire safety systems, with the most recent fire complaint in September 2024 regarding extinguishers being promptly resolved by October 2024.

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Risk rating

How 2240-2242 Francisco 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
74thpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 257 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
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 11%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2240-2242 Francisco St event timeline

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2021
Plumbing Permit Feb 03
Work category: 1p; sewer replacement
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