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2049 Ofarrell St

Western Addition, SF 94115 1100041 6 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Western Addition
At or below average
avg 5.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Western Addition average of 5.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2049 Ofarrell 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
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,550 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1100041
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lawrence J & Kimi Jacobs Re
Mailing address
Lawrence & Kimi Jacobs 2049 Ofarrell St Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 2049 Ofarrell Street in the Western Addition neighborhood, owned by Lawrence J & Kimi Jacobs Re, was constructed in 1900 and has undergone several significant events throughout its history. Most recently, in 2018, the building received an upgrade with the installation of three new aluminum wood-clad windows at the rear, costing approximately $9,760. The property has a notable history of maintenance and safety issues, particularly documented in 2003 when multiple violations were recorded, including problems with lead-based paint, plumbing and electrical systems, security features, windows, walls, ceilings, and fire escape components. These violations, along with earlier complaints about a broken window in 2002 and various health and safety inspections, were ultimately abated by August 2003.

The building has undergone regular safety inspections in recent years, with documented inspections in 2009, 2012, and 2018. More recent issues have primarily been related to building exterior concerns, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding street defects, abandoned vehicles, and parking violations. The property has experienced several fire alarm activations over the years, though these were generally due to system malfunctions or unintentional causes, with no reported civilian injuries. While the building's historical record shows a pattern of maintenance issues requiring attention, many of the documented violations and complaints from the early 2000s appear to have been resolved, with relatively fewer building-specific issues reported in recent years. However, an unresolved sidewalk defect from September 2024 may warrant attention.

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Risk rating

How 2049 Ofarrell 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
50th percentile

Out of 167 buildings in this neighborhood, 84 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
66%
No DBI
violation
34%
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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

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 58.2%
Moderate concern 25.1%
Severe concern 16.7%
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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2049 Ofarrell St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 27
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 20
Blocking driveway cite only

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