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2687 Union St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0951028 2 units · 3 fl · 1906

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 2687 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 1906
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 built1906
Total area3,650 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0951028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Stewart & Field Real Estate
Mailing address
15582 Signal Hill Ct Granger IN 46530
Last sale
091109

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Initial analysis

The three-story, multi-family residential building at 2687 Union Street in San Francisco's Cow Hollow neighborhood is a two-unit structure built in 1906, currently owned by Stewart & Field Real Estate. The most significant recent maintenance work was conducted in 2019, when approximately 1,800 square feet of damaged wood single siding was removed and replaced with hardy plank at the back of the building, followed by a revision to this permit increasing the job cost from $10,000 to $15,000. This work was properly completed and inspected, with street space permits also issued in relation to the project.

The building has experienced some plumbing infrastructure challenges over its history, with two recorded sewage backup incidents through a 4-inch vent system, one in December 2010 and another in December 2013, with the latter showing possible pipe issues at the curb. Other documented incidents include graffiti on nearby poles in 2009, though these were not on the building itself, and various department of public works general requests for service. The property has had minimal documented issues affecting resident safety or comfort, with no recorded civilian injuries from fire incidents and only one false fire alarm incident noted. The building's maintenance and repair history suggests regular upkeep, with the most recent significant exterior improvements occurring in 2019.

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Risk rating

How 2687 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
80th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 172 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.0%
Moderate concern 12.4%
Severe concern 4.6%
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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2687 Union St event timeline

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

2019
Building Permit Jul 19
Street space
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