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2601 Mcallister St

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1169038 3 units · 2 fl · 1907

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Lone Mountain
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 2601 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 1907
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area2,820 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1169038
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dan Mccarthy Construction I
Mailing address
1388 Hillside Cir Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 2601 McAllister Street, constructed in 1907 in the Lone Mountain neighborhood, has experienced several notable issues in recent years. Most concerning is the building's current status as an active vacant structure since 2022, as of April 2024, which raises significant habitability and security concerns. The property has a history of maintenance and safety issues, including a 2020 complaint about peeling lead-based paint, 2012 mold problems in one unit, and a 2011 incident involving a hole in the commercial dryer exhaust that was promptly addressed. Recent activity includes a filed permit from August 2023 for remodeling a non-ADA restroom, though this suggests continued modifications to the building's facilities. The building has undergone several past improvements, including window and door replacements in 1989 and 1988, though a reroofing project proposed in 2014 was ultimately canceled.

The property has experienced multiple fire safety inspections, with three related complaints in 2018 regarding fire extinguishers and alarm systems, though these were either corrected or found to have no merit. Emergency responses to the building have been primarily for non-injurious incidents, including carbon monoxide detector activations (with no CO detected), a gas leak investigation, and public service calls. Recent 311 calls from 2023-2024 indicate ongoing issues in the vicinity, including reports of hazardous materials (open as of September 2023), graffiti, and various maintenance concerns, though these are more related to the surrounding area than the building itself. While historical permits show various improvements over the decades, including concrete flooring work in 1994 and window replacements in the late 1980s, the building's current vacant status and recent maintenance history suggest attention may be required to address habitability concerns.

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Risk rating

How 2601 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
6th percentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 488 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
44%
No DBI
violation
56%
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.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 35.2%
Moderate concern 60.6%
Severe concern 4.2%
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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2601 Mcallister St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Jun 12
Vacant storefront
Code Enforcement Section
Plumbing PermitJun 01
Remodel (e) bathroom at 1/f, remodel to be coffee shop.

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