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2801 Turk Blvd

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1146001 18 units · 3 fl · 1938

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high 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 Lone Mountain — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Lone Mountain average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2801 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 1938
2 or more units
18 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.

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 1938
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
Units18
Floors3
Year built1938
Total area14,625 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1146001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
3001 Laguna St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 18-unit, 3-story apartment building at 2801 Turk Blvd, built in 1938 and currently owned by Paul H. Schwebel, has undergone several significant improvements and faced various maintenance challenges over recent years. Most notably, in 2022 and 2021, the building underwent important fire safety system upgrades, including a $20,000 fire alarm system upgrade to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements and the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and monitoring modules for sprinkler systems. The building's HVAC systems have seen significant updates, including the recent installation of an earthquake automatic shut-off valve (2024), replacement of the steam boiler (2020), and hot water storage tank replacement (2015). Historical issues from 2014-2015 showed concerns with interior maintenance, including violations for mold, lead paint hazards, and water damage affecting multiple units, though these were abated by April 2014.

The property has a documented history of plumbing and roofing work, with recent permits showing active maintenance and infrastructure improvements. Notable historical work includes multiple roofing projects in 1997 and 2015, and various plumbing improvements including backflow device replacement in 2014. The building experienced some recent complaints during 2020 regarding construction noise during shelter-in-place orders, as well as a complaint about boiler permit issues which was promptly addressed. Fire safety has been a focus of recent improvements, with multiple fire alarm system upgrades and the correction of exit maintenance and street numbering issues in 2022. The building has a regular history of routine housing inspections dating back to 1997, and while there have been various maintenance issues over the years, the more recent permits and improvements suggest active management of building systems. Recent 311 calls primarily relate to street-level issues such as garbage collection and illegal postings, rather than building-specific concerns.

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Risk rating

How 2801 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

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
4thpercentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 498 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
42%
No DBI
violation
58%
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 size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 58%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2801 Turk Blvd event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 21
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311 RequestMay 21
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