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2539 Post St

Lower Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1081033 5 units · 2 fl · 1974

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
1
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2539 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.

Building characteristics
Units5
Floors2
Year built1974
Total area4,742 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1081033
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lam Alice
Mailing address
2543 Post St Apt 5 San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
111907

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Initial analysis

The 5-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 2539 Post Street in Lower Pacific Heights has undergone several significant improvements and faced various challenges since its construction in 1974. Most notably, the building was identified as a Tier 3 property under San Francisco's Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program, with work now completed and a Certificate of Final Completion (CFC) issued. Recent improvements include a $21,000 reroofing project completed in late 2024 and a fire alarm system upgrade completed in early 2023 to comply with current safety requirements. A 400-amp electrical service upgrade was completed in 2022, reflecting ongoing infrastructure improvements.

The building has experienced several maintenance and safety-related issues over the years, including a mold problem due to water leakage in 2017, concerns about lead dust during painting work in 2010, and a potentially hazardous retaining wall situation in 2005 (though this was promptly addressed). Recent compliance efforts include handling an October 2024 complaint regarding unauthorized removal of adjacent building siding during roofing work, which remains in the process of being resolved. The property has also faced some parking-related challenges, as evidenced by multiple enforcement actions recorded between 2022 and 2024, though these are external to the building's condition. The most recent inspection and work completed under various permits suggest active management of the building's maintenance and safety requirements, with particular attention paid to earthquake retrofitting and fire safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 2539 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

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
30th percentile

Out of 670 buildings in this neighborhood, 469 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
58%
No DBI
violation
42%
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.

Director's hearings (past 7 years)

Director's hearings are escalated enforcement actions for buildings that haven't resolved violations — a serious signal.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 62.9%
Moderate concern 26.3%
Severe concern 10.8%
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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The story over time

2539 Post St event timeline

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

2024
DBI Complaint Oct 23
Date last observed: 21-oct-24; time last observed: october 22; identity of person performing the work: tony pham - high quality roo; floor: roof; unit: roof; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling work beyond scope of permit; ; additional information: the roofing company has removed siding from an adjacent building that they do not have permission to remove. contractor has stated they plan to do the same on my building and they do not have permission;
Building Inspection Division
Building PermitOct 17
Reroof. remove old roof and install (n) modified bitumen

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