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2655 Pine St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1050026 12 units · 3 fl · 1925

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. 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 Lower Pacific Heights — not a forecast
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.

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 2655 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 1925
2 or more units
12 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 1925
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 built1925
Total area7,410 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1050026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
916 Laguna St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
August 13, 2021

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

2655 Pine Street is a three-story, 12-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1925, currently owned by Anvil Arms LLC. The property has undergone several significant safety upgrades in recent years, including mandatory fire alarm system improvements in 2019 to comply with San Francisco fire code requirements, and a complete soft-story retrofit in 2015 to enhance earthquake resilience. The building's maintenance history shows attention to critical infrastructure, with recent electrical work completed in November 2023 replacing 48 circuit load centers across the property, and plumbing system updates including bathroom and drain line renovations in 2014-2013.

The property has faced periodic fire safety issues, with violations recorded in 2019 regarding alarm systems and fire extinguishers, though these were subsequently abated. A recent fire complaint from June 2024 regarding blocked exits was also resolved within two weeks. Historical maintenance records indicate various improvements, including addressing dry rot in 2002, foundation work in 2001, and reroofing in 2010. The building has experienced some infrastructure challenges over the years, including a water leakage complaint in 1998 that was not fully resolved until 2013, and various street-related issues documented through 311 calls, such as tree root damage to sidewalks (2019) and construction plate issues (2020).

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Risk rating

How 2655 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
13thpercentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 583 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
40%
No DBI
violation
60%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

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 risk forecast
High failure risk 60%
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

2655 Pine St event timeline

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

2024
Fire Complaint Jun 26
Blocked Exits
Condition Corrected

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