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2655-2657 El Camino Del Mar

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1483031 2 units · 2 fl · 1967

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low 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 Outer Richmond — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2655-2657 El Camino Del Mar 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 1967
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.

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 1967
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1967
Total area4,239 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1483031
Ownership

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

Mailing address
420 Stoneybrook Ct Danville CA 94506
Last sale
February 10, 2012

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2655 El Camino Del Mar, San Francisco, CA 94121
2657 El Camino Del Mar, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The property at 2655-2657 El Camino Del Mar is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1967, currently owned by Herman Ha Lam and Julie Tran. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past decade, with the most recent being a roof repair in December 2021 due to storm damage, costing $7,000. In mid-2012, substantial work was completed to legalize additional living spaces on the ground floor, including two bedrooms, one bathroom, laundry facilities, and storage, with associated electrical and plumbing upgrades totaling approximately $38,000. This followed a June 2012 complaint about unpermitted work, which generated multiple permits to bring the modifications into compliance.

The building has a history of maintenance and compliance issues that have since been resolved, including violations in 2004 and 2006 related to guardrails, egress obstructions, plant overgrowth, sanitation, and various interior maintenance requirements, all of which were abated by November 2008. There was also a complaint in 2021 regarding unpermitted reroofing work, though records indicate this was addressed through the subsequent permitted roof repair. Recent maintenance issues have been relatively minor, with the most recent being a missing side sewer vent cover reported in August 2023, which was promptly resolved. The building's location has experienced various neighborhood issues typical of urban environments, including several reports of abandoned vehicles and parking violations between 2019 and 2022, though these are not directly related to the building's condition or management.

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Risk rating

How 2655-2657 El Camino Del Mar'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
60thpercentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 416 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
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Building size

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

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 14%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2655-2657 El Camino Del Mar event timeline

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

2021
Building Permit Dec 01
Repair the roof that got damage causing leaking during the storm last month. all work in kind.
$7,000 · Complete
DBI ComplaintNov 22
Working without permit: reroofing

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