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2520-2522 Sutter St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1053007 2 units · 2 fl · 1982

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 2520-2522 Sutter 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 1982
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1982
Total area3,630 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1053007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yang Daniel
Mailing address
Po Box 210148 San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
100511

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2522 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2520 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2520-2522 Sutter Street in Lower Pacific Heights, owned by Daniel Yang, has undergone several significant renovations and faced some maintenance challenges since its construction in 1982. Recent major improvements include a complete reroofing project in 2021 (cost: $22,000), bathroom additions and remodels in 2021 ($25,000), and comprehensive electrical rewiring with new features in 2021. The property has received attention to its plumbing infrastructure, with new water mains installed for both units in 2022, and multiple bathroom renovations including gas pipe replacements. Historical improvements from 2008-2009 included kitchen and bathroom remodels in both units, window replacements (with some permit issues that were ultimately resolved), and dry rot repairs in 2002.

The building's maintenance history shows periodic updates and repairs, including central heating system installations and compliance with various building codes. While there have been some past issues that required attention, including a sewer backup incident in 2006 and a few fire department responses (mostly for false alarms or system activations), none of these events indicate ongoing safety concerns. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 have primarily related to external issues such as tree maintenance and parking enforcement rather than building-specific problems. A building inspection complaint regarding mold and mildew was recorded in January 2024 and marked as accepted, warranting attention to potential moisture issues. The property has maintained its designation as a flats/duplex building, with no significant changes to its unit size or structure.

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Risk rating

How 2520-2522 Sutter 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
92th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 54 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
91%
No DBI
violation
9%
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.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 90.3%
Moderate concern 7.8%
Severe concern 1.9%
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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2520-2522 Sutter St event timeline

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2022
Plumbing Permit Jan 27
Work category: 1p; 2520 replacement water main. 2522 new water main.
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