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2866 Pine St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1029015 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low 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 Lower Pacific Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.6
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2866 Pine 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
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.

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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,901 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1029015
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Marc Porat & Claire D Porat 2866 Pine St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
May 16, 2013

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Initial analysis

The property at 2866 Pine St is a 2-unit multi-family residential building located in Lower Pacific Heights, constructed in 1900 and classified as a Flats & Duplex. The building has undergone several significant renovations and faced some recent compliance issues. Most notably, there is an active complaint (filed in May 2020) regarding unpermitted construction, including an unauthorized rear deck expansion, stairs, and removal of non-load bearing partitions between the kitchen and living room, which led to a Notice of Violation. This situation prompted multiple permits in 2022-2023 to address the violations, including the removal of non-compliant stairs and laundry room, and reconstruction of elements within approved parameters.

The building has seen substantial improvements over the years, including a garage remodel in 2016 to create a mudroom, playroom, bathroom, and laundry area, followed by comprehensive insulation upgrades in 2013 (R-38 cellulose attic insulation, R-13 wall insulation, new duct, furnace, and water heater). Recent maintenance includes a complete re-roofing in June 2023 (cost: $24,180) and compliance work to correct previous code violations. The property has received solar panel installations, with permits for 14 PV modules in 2016 and an earlier permit for 22 modules in 2014, though one was marked as expired. The building has experienced ongoing issues with vehicles blocking the driveway, with multiple complaints recorded throughout 2023/2024, and the only fire-related incident was a carbon monoxide detector activation with no CO found.

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Risk rating

How 2866 Pine 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
79thpercentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 141 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

Building age

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
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

2866 Pine St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Oct 28
Recommencement and completion of work approved under pa#: 202209152509.
$8,000 · Issued
DBI ComplaintMar 13
Date last observed: 12-mar-25; time last observed: illegal deck, no firewall ; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling fire safety/fire escape; other building;

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