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2944 Turk Blvd

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1137012A 2 units · 2 fl · 1939

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 Lone Mountain
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Lone Mountain average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2944 Turk Blvd 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 1939
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 built1939
Total area3,310 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1137012A
Ownership

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

Owner name
James Josefa A
Mailing address
2944 Turk Blvd San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
062599

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Initial analysis

The property at 2944 Turk Blvd is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1939, currently owned by James Josefa A. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent major work being the replacement of knob and tube wiring with modern Romex wiring in October 2023, indicating a commitment to electrical safety upgrades. Prior maintenance included a $15,000 reroofing project in 2018 and substantial garage area structural improvements in 2010 involving plywood installation and concrete anchoring. The building has received consistent attention to its windows, with four separate replacement projects occurring between 2003 and 2005, focusing on units visible from the street and maintaining wood-to-wood replacements.

The property has experienced several maintenance and service issues in recent years that warrant attention. In 2021, there were multiple incidents involving trees, including one confirmed as high-risk and requiring removal due to damage, while another case involved lifted sidewalk tree roots, though no immediate safety concerns were noted. There was also a sewage backup issue in December 2021 that was subsequently resolved. More recently, in 2024, there were multiple incidents of graffiti reported on and around the property, and parking enforcement issues, including one documented case of a vehicle blocking a driveway in November 2023. The building's infrastructure appears generally well-maintained, with regular updates to critical systems, though the recurring graffiti and parking issues suggest ongoing challenges in the immediate vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 2944 Turk Blvd'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
72th percentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 145 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

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 83.8%
Moderate concern 11.9%
Severe concern 4.3%
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

2944 Turk Blvd event timeline

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

2023
Electrical Permit Oct 18
Replace knob and tube wiring with romex
Issued
Electrical PermitOct 18
Replace knob and tube wiring with romex

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