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2815 Pine St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1048034 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 2815 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 area2,340 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1048034
Ownership

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

Owner name
Pope-Rubin 2002 Trust
Mailing address
2815 Pine St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
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AI summary

The property at 2815 Pine Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Lower Pacific Heights, built in 1900 and currently managed by the Pope-Rubin 2002 Trust. The building has undergone several significant renovations and compliance activities over the past three decades, including major work completed in 2005-2006 when a second unit was legalized at the first floor, followed by bathroom and kitchen remodels. More recent improvements include the installation of recessed lighting and gas fireplace modifications in 2017, with final inspections completed in 2023. The building's history includes multiple sewer-related issues between 2015-2022, with documented sewage backups through the 4-inch vent system, though these have been consistently addressed and resolved by PUC Sewer Operations. The property has also had various structural improvements, including reroofing work in 1991 and foundation/porch repairs in 1985.

Of particular note is a historical compliance matter regarding an illegal unit in 1996, which required multiple subsequent actions to resolve, culminating in 2008 with the legalization of the second unit through appropriate permitting and the approval of a parking variance. The building's maintenance record shows regular updates to its systems and infrastructure, including recent electrical and plumbing work in 2023, though some historical permits from 1991 and 2017 were marked as expired. The property has experienced occasional general maintenance issues, including a blocked driveway complaint in 2022, but these have been relatively minor compared to the more significant historical compliance work.

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Risk rating

How 2815 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
87th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 87 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 83.8%
Moderate concern 12.4%
Severe concern 3.8%
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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2815 Pine St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Jan 23
Re-roofing: remove and replace roofing material / existing roofing material (in-kind)
$16,500 · Complete

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