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2543 Post St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1081032 5 units · 2 fl · 1974

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 2543 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 1974
2 or more units
5 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 1974
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1974
Total area4,742 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1081032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
2543 Post St San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 5-unit apartment building at 2543 Post Street, owned by Alice Lam, is a 2-story structure built in 1974 in the Lower Pacific Heights neighborhood. The building has undergone several significant safety upgrades in recent years, including a completed reroofing project in October 2024 costing $21,000, and a fire alarm system upgrade in late 2023 to comply with current codes, which included the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. The building was identified as a Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit property in 2017, with previous non-compliance issues noted in 2020, though it has since completed the required work and received a Certificate of Final Completion.

Historical records show several notable events and maintenance work, including a failed attempt to add two accessory dwelling units in 2019, a completed roof work project in 1988, and termite treatment in 2010. The property has experienced some structural concerns, with violations documented in 2005-2006 regarding an unauthorized wall construction on the roof and a potentially unsafe brick retaining wall, both of which were subsequently resolved. There have been multiple 311 calls regarding the property, primarily related to parking violations in recent years and occasional maintenance issues, with the most recent being tree root damage to the sidewalk reported in 2022. The building's electrical system has also seen significant upgrades, including a 400-amp service upgrade in 2022.

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Risk rating

How 2543 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
46thpercentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 362 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
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 28%
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

2543 Post St event timeline

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

2024
Planning Record Oct 21
The job is to take roof tiles out of 2543 Post. However damages were made to the neighboring building at 2545-47-49 Post, stripping entire pieces of wood along the entirety of the wall facing the roof.
Submitted
Building PermitOct 17
Reroof. remove old roof and install (n) modified bitumen

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