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2201 Francisco St

Marina, SF 94123 0929001 15 units · 3 fl · 1925

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 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.

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 2201 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 1925
2 or more units
15 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 1925
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
Units15
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area10,914 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0929001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Chester & Lucy Woo, Trustee 309 Cornwall St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
July 31, 2002

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Initial analysis

The three-story, 15-unit apartment building at 2201 Francisco Street in the Marina neighborhood, owned by Woo Revocable Trust, was constructed in 1925 and has undergone several significant improvements over the years to address safety and infrastructure requirements. Most notably, the building completed a seismic retrofit in 2016 to comply with San Francisco's wood-frame seismic retrofit program, along with associated garage improvements including a new floor slab, shearwall and foundation work, and plywood panel installation in the basement. The property has experienced recurring issues with its fire safety systems, with violations and corrections required for alarm systems and extinguishers documented in 2016, 2017, 2019, 2022, and most recently in October 2024. The building's mechanical systems have been maintained with a new steam boiler installation in 2017 and backflow device replacement in 2015, though there was a period of unauthorized boiler operation in late 2016 that resulted in violations.

Recent concerns include a 2024 complaint about improperly sealed tenant windows allowing construction dust infiltration, and ongoing noise complaints related to garbage collection. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to infrastructure needs, though several historical violations from 2006 regarding fire safety systems and fire escape maintenance were only addressed in 2007. The property has undergone periodic routine inspections, and all identified violations have been marked as abated, including the most recent fire system violations from October 2024. The building's soft-story retrofit work has been completed and received a Certificate of Final Completion. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to street cleaning and parking issues in the surrounding area.

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Risk rating

How 2201 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
18thpercentile

Out of 988 buildings in this neighborhood, 810 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
48%
No DBI
violation
52%
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.

Number of units

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 52%
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

2201 Francisco St event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit Aug 04
Online electrical permit: 1 of buildings with more than 12 dwelling units and non-residential occupany - building up to 3 floors. upgrade fire alarm.
Issued
Electrical PermitAug 04
Witness test for permit 202608042618

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