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2701 Green St

Pacific Heights, SF 94123 0955001 12 units · 3 fl · 1912

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems 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 Pacific Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.5
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.5.

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 2701 Green 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 1912
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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 1912
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area8,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0955001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Irving Zaretsky 3111 Jackson St Apt 5 San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
July 29, 1994

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Initial analysis

The three-story, 12-unit apartment building at 2701 Green Street in Pacific Heights, built in 1912, has experienced several significant maintenance issues and code compliance matters over recent years. The property underwent multiple repair projects between 2020-2021, including concrete wall repairs, dry-rot remediation, siding replacements, and plumbing work, particularly addressing issues with the hot water system that became critically problematic in March 2021 when service was terminated after a period of intermittent service. The building has a history of boiler-related violations, with multiple citations for operating without the proper permits between 2003-2019, though recent permit acquisition is indicated. Structural concerns were raised in December 2020 regarding the building's soft-story status, suggesting potential seismic vulnerability. The property has experienced recurring fire safety issues, with multiple fire alarm system and exit maintenance violations recorded between 2016-2023, though most have been corrected upon inspection. Recent maintenance history shows active attention to infrastructure, with completed projects including wall repairs, bathroom and kitchen updates, and boiler replacement in 2021, though an expired permit from 2020 indicates some work may not have been completed under proper authorization.

The building's maintenance record shows regular updates to basic systems, including multiple kitchen and bathroom renovations in 2010, electrical rewiring projects, and plumbing system upgrades. While many historical fire alarm and exit maintenance issues have been resolved, the property experienced a significant period of hot water service disruption in early 2021 and has faced ongoing challenges with maintaining proper boiler operation permits. The most recent activity indicates some attention to property maintenance, though there are indications of ongoing concerns with system reliability, particularly during the March 2021 service interruption. The building's historical permit and violation records suggest a pattern of addressing infrastructure issues, though not always through proper permitting channels, as evidenced by several expired permits and work without proper authorization complaints. Recent 311 calls from 2024 indicate continued attention to building systems, including responses to flooding and waste management issues, though these are primarily street-level concerns rather than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 2701 Green 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
7thpercentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 896 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
25%
No DBI
violation
75%
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
High failure risk 75%
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

2701 Green St event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Apr 01
No permit to operate the boiler. serial no 584085-200710, cmc 1022. monthly monitoring fee applies. code sec: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k
DBI ComplaintApr 01
Needs to renew boiler permit for permit no 155626 , serial no 584085-200710

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