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2581-2583 Post St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1081026 4 units · 2 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Lower Pacific Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2581-2583 Post 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
4 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.

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 1900
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,860 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1081026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Po Box 460484 San Francisco CA 94146
Last sale
April 08, 2016

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2581 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115
2583 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit, 2-story apartment building at 2581-2583 Post Street, constructed in 1900, has undergone significant infrastructure upgrades in recent years under the ownership of 2581 Post LLC. The building has seen substantial improvements to its fire safety systems, including the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system throughout the first floor in 2020 (cost: $25,100) followed by a sprinkler monitoring system installation in 2021. Mandatory seismic retrofitting was completed in 2019 as part of the San Francisco soft-story program, and the building has received various unit upgrades including the legalization of additional units and infrastructure improvements.

Recent plumbing and electrical work in 2021-2022 suggests ongoing modernization efforts, including the addition of units 5 and 6 with new HVAC systems and comprehensive electrical installations. The property has experienced some construction-related concerns, including a complaint in 2021 regarding work affecting a neighboring property and a noise complaint in 2016 about construction hours. Historical issues from 2004 included multiple violations related to building maintenance and sanitation, though these were subsequently abated. Recent inspections and permits indicate active maintenance and upgrading of building systems, with the most recent permits focusing on plumbing and infrastructure improvements.

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Risk rating

How 2581-2583 Post 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
51stpercentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 328 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
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 26%
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

2581-2583 Post St event timeline

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

2026
Building Violation (NOV) Jun 05 Serious
Failing concrete retaining wall adjacent to southside property line in rear yard is tilting northwards creating a potentially unsafe condition. the wall is approx. 27' in length and approx. 4.5' in height. code/section: sfbc 102.a monthly monitoring fee applies code/section: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k
DBI ComplaintJun 05
Damaged retaining wall in rear yard.

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