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2546 Sutter St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1053010A 2 units · 2 fl · 1904

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 2546 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 1904
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1904
Total area1,920 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1053010A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ayerst Deborah
Mailing address
1005 Northgate Dr #343 San Rafael CA 94903
Last sale
102009

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Included addresses

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2546 B Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2546 A Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story residential building at 2546 Sutter St, owned by Deborah Ayerst, has undergone significant improvements since its construction in 1904, with major renovations occurring between 2006-2009. The most recent work was completed in October 2023, consisting of a $20,000 re-roofing project. Between 2006-2007, the building underwent substantial renovations including foundation reinforcement, dryrot repair, and a complete remodel of both units featuring kitchen and bathroom updates, window replacements, and new furnaces, along with the construction of a new front deck and dormer. The property has seen various infrastructure improvements over the years, including electrical system upgrades in 2007 with new panels and circuits, plumbing updates in 2021 with a new sewer lateral installation, and multiple permit renewals to finalize previously incomplete work.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to both structural and comfort systems, with records indicating the installation of new furnaces, comprehensive electrical upgrades, and plumbing improvements including bathroom and kitchen repiping. The most recent incident requiring attention was a damaged tree with hanging limbs reported in February 2024, which was promptly addressed by city services. The property has maintained compliance with permit requirements, though several permits from 2006-2009 were issued with 'Expired' status, requiring renewals to obtain final inspections. A customer callback to the Rent Board was recorded in January 2022 regarding ownership change documentation, which was resolved when the owner planned to have their title company submit the necessary changes.

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Risk rating

How 2546 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
91th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 60 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 85.3%
Moderate concern 10.7%
Severe concern 4.0%
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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2546 Sutter St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Feb 18
Work category: 2pa; replace (2) existing rheem tankless water heaters with rinnai tankless water heaters
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