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2739-2741 Mcallister St

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1168043 2 units · 2 fl · 1945

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 2739-2741 Mcallister 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 1945
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1945
Total area2,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1168043
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lau Melinda
Mailing address
608 Nevada Ave San Mateo CA 94402
Last sale
032519

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Included addresses

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2739 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94118
2739 A Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94118
2741 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

This two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 2739-2741 McAllister Street in the Lone Mountain neighborhood was built in 1945 and has undergone significant recent renovations and additions. The major transformation occurred in 2015 when the property was converted from two to three residential units through a substantial $500,000 horizontal rear addition and first-floor remodeling to include a three-car garage and utility room. This project initiated numerous follow-up improvements, including a new fire sprinkler system installation in 2023 and multiple plumbing and electrical upgrades throughout the building. While most recent permits (2023 window replacements and 2022 patio door addition) have been properly issued, there was one notable building complaint in 2022 regarding work potentially beyond the permitted scope, though this complaint was later abated.

The property has experienced several infrastructure challenges, particularly with the sidewalk area, evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding sidewalk defects and blocked conditions between 2022 and 2024. Most recently, in September 2024, an open case was reported for a collapsed sidewalk. During 2023, there were also concerns about construction equipment blocking the sidewalk, though this was addressed with temporary concrete modifications to mitigate tripping hazards. The building's systems have been actively maintained, as shown by recent permit activity in January 2024 for plumbing renewals, and all historical permits (including a 1991 reroofing permit) appear to have been properly managed. The property's recent improvements have focused on modernization and compliance, with particular attention to safety features such as the new fire sprinkler system, though retention of some original architectural elements is noted in permits for window and door replacements.

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Risk rating

How 2739-2741 Mcallister 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
32th percentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 353 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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 69.4%
Moderate concern 23.1%
Severe concern 7.5%
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

2739-2741 Mcallister St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jun 01
Recommencement and completion of work approved under pa#201508315729, #202209162640, #202303214067
$50,000 · Issued
Electrical PermitApr 05
Witness test for sprinkler monitor system ref. e202604050100

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