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261 2Nd Ave

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1431013 2 units · 1 fl · 1902

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 Inner Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 261 2Nd Ave 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 1902
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors1
Year built1902
Total area2,026 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1431013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Elizabeth P Mark Revoc Lvg
Mailing address
Mark Elizabeth P Trustee 261 2Nd Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
071513

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The property at 261 2nd Avenue in the Inner Richmond is a two-unit residential building constructed in 1902, currently owned by the Elizabeth P Mark Revocable Living Trust. This flats and duplex structure underwent significant renovations in 2010, including an 8-foot horizontal addition into the rear yard across two levels, which added a new ground-floor unit and parking space, along with major updates to foundations, bathrooms, mechanical systems, and electrical systems. The comprehensive electrical upgrade in 2011 included a 200-amp service installation with extensive circuitry and safety features, while plumbing improvements added three bathrooms, two kitchens, and laundry facilities.

The building's more recent history has been marked by several waste management issues, particularly in 2024, with multiple reports of abandoned furniture and debris on or near the property. Between July and August 2024, there were at least seven incidents involving garbage and debris, including reports of loose garbage, furniture, and appliance disposal, most of which were either resolved through city services or marked as private property issues. The most recent building-related activity was a garbage and debris complaint in January 2025 involving an abandoned refrigerator. Prior to these incidents, the property had relatively few documented issues, with the majority of permits in the system related to 2010-2011 renovations and three street space permits issued in 2011-2012. The records also show a driving violation report from 2019 regarding a vehicle blocking a driveway, though the responding officer was unable to locate the vehicle.

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Risk rating

How 261 2Nd Ave'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
97th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 52 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
94%
No DBI
violation
6%
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.

Building age

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 84.9%
Moderate concern 11.4%
Severe concern 3.8%
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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261 2Nd Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Mar 10
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