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2532-2536 Sutter St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1053009 3 units · 3 fl · 1912

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
Above average
avg 1.6
21
FewerMore

This building has 21 novs (7y), above the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2532-2536 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 1912
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1912
Total area5,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1053009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Garcia Cynthia & Wirth Sean
Mailing address
2848 4th Ave Sacramento CA 95818
Last sale
092909

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2536 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2534 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2532 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 2532-2536 Sutter St in Lower Pacific Heights, owned by Cynthia Garcia and Sean Wirth, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues, particularly during 2018-2019. The building, constructed in 1912, underwent multiple corrective actions in response to violations during late 2018, including problems with heating, mold, fire safety systems, and general maintenance. Between December 2018 and September 2019, the property was required to address multiple violations including inadequate heating, mold in bathrooms, staircase repairs, fire safety concerns, and electrical issues. The owners completed several building permits during this period, including electrical work for baseboard heaters, plumbing corrections, and various repairs totaling approximately $14,500. More recent maintenance records show regular upkeep, including reroofing work in 2017 and 2007, though a foundation repair permit from 2007 was cancelled.

The property has undergone routine inspections and maintenance over the years, with the most concerning issues emerging during 2018. Since the violations were addressed in 2019, there have been no active building violations, though the building experienced various maintenance challenges typical of its age. Recent 311 complaints from 2020-2024 have mostly concerned external issues such as garbage, noise, and illegal postings rather than building safety or habitability concerns. A sewage backup issue was reported and resolved in 2016, and there are no indication of any active structural or safety issues at the present time.

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Risk rating

How 2532-2536 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
66th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 228 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 62.2%
Moderate concern 23.9%
Severe concern 13.9%
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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