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244-248 Laurel St

Presidio Heights, SF 94118 0996017 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 Presidio Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Presidio Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 244-248 Laurel 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 1900
2 or more units
3 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 1900
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area7,164 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0996017
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Mckleroy Bruce G Trustee 244 Laurel St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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Landlord portfolio

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246 Laurel St, San Francisco, CA 94118
248 Laurel St, San Francisco, CA 94118
244 Laurel St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 244-248 Laurel Street in Presidio Heights, owned by Bruce G Mckleroy Revoc Lvg, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety events over its history dating back to 1900. Most recently, in 2021, the building underwent a substantial reroofing project costing over $82,000. The property has a documented history of fire safety issues, with the most recent violation in July 2024 related to the alarm system maintenance, following a pattern of fire violations in 2017 including issues with sprinkler/standpipe systems, combustible materials, and hazardous materials. The building has undergone multiple routine housing inspections between 2001 and 2011, with some notable violations in 2006 regarding improperly supported water heater flues and plumbing issues that were subsequently abated.

Recent records from 2024 indicate ongoing challenges with driveway blocking, with multiple enforcement actions taken against vehicles blocking the driveway, though this is more of an external infrastructure issue than a building concern. The property has maintained active compliance with most building and fire safety requirements, as evidenced by the prompt resolution of violations when cited. In addition to the reroofing work in 2021, previous structural maintenance includes sidewalk repairs in 2004. The building has experienced two false fire alarms and one smoke detector malfunction according to fire incident records, with no reported civilian injuries in these events. The property appears to be actively managed, with most violations being promptly addressed and corrected when cited, though the frequency of fire safety violations in 2017 and 2024 suggests periodic attention to fire safety systems may be required.

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Risk rating

How 244-248 Laurel 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
42ndpercentile

Out of 181 buildings in this neighborhood, 105 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
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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 size

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

Building age

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
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

244-248 Laurel St event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Sep 22
Install new siemens 12/26 panels
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Electrical PermitSep 22
Install new siemens 12/24 panels

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