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2819 Pine St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1048032 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Lower Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2819 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area1,961 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1048032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Alan S Ovson & Susan R Cole
Mailing address
Alan S Ovson & Susan R Cole 2819 Pine St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
022614

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

This two-unit multi-family residential building, located at 2819 Pine Street in Lower Pacific Heights, is a 2-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900, currently owned by Alan S Ovson & Susan R Cole. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, with the most recent major work being the installation of plywood shearwalls with seismic hardware at the garage level in 2019 (cost: $35,000), demonstrating attention to structural safety. Between 2012-2014, substantial renovations were completed including bathroom remodels, window replacements, and exterior improvements such as siding restoration and entry modifications. The building also received modern sustainability upgrades in 2013 with the installation of a 5.88 kW solar PV system.

The property has experienced recurring issues with driveway access, particularly in 2021-2023, with multiple complaints filed about vehicles blocking the driveway, resulting in several citations being issued. There was also one notable building complaint filed in 2012 regarding an alleged illegal unit in the basement behind the garage, though this complaint is currently listed as not active. A recent inspection (August 2023) addressed concerns about tree-related property damage, which was determined to be minimal and not requiring significant intervention. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep and improvements, with permits dating back to 1992 for various repairs and upgrades, including historical window replacements and front stairs repairs.

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Risk rating

How 2819 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

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
82th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 121 are predicted to be safer.

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.

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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 83.3%
Moderate concern 12.3%
Severe concern 4.3%
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

2819 Pine St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Mar 18
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement

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