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2728 Union St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0947009 2 units · 3 fl · 1910

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 Cow Hollow
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2728 Union 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 1910
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
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area3,210 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0947009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ct Makai Fmly Trust
Mailing address
Teeple Luke & Chiu Felicia 2728 Union St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
070715

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Initial analysis

The three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building at 2728 Union Street, owned by the Ct Makai Family Trust, has undergone significant renovations and safety upgrades since its construction in 1910. The most recent major work includes the installation of a comprehensive residential fire sprinkler system (December 2023) and kitchen remodeling in both units (2020-2023), with costs exceeding $540,000 and $63,155 respectively. The building is currently undergoing additional safety improvements, including the installation of a fire alarm system (December 2024) and a new 2" dedicated fire service (February 2024). Recent service calls indicate some infrastructure concerns, with reports of a collapsed sidewalk and tree root damage causing pavement/sidewalk issues in 2024, though these are outside the building's direct structure.

The property has maintained compliance with safety standards, evidenced by regular fire alarm system inspections and prompt responses to safety permit requirements. Historical improvements include major systems upgrades such as HVAC (2024) and electrical rewiring (2023), indicating ongoing maintenance of essential building systems. Earlier renovations (2011-2014) focused on both units' modernization, including kitchen remodels, fireplace removal, and exterior work. The building experienced three false fire alarm activations, though no actual fires or injuries were reported. Current open cases from 2024 primarily relate to external infrastructure issues rather than building safety or habitability concerns.

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Risk rating

How 2728 Union 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
90th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 86 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 89.4%
Moderate concern 8.7%
Severe concern 1.9%
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

2728 Union St event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Mar 31
Work category: 4pa; this is a permit renewal for ref. #pw20240223833
Complete
Electrical PermitFeb 20
Online electrical permit: category 4a: installation of fire warning and controlled devices of up to 2,500 ft². dedicated function sprinkler monitoring system.

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