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2801 Judah St

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1820001 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 Central Sunset
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

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

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2801 Judah 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 area5,525 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1820001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Evan M Lessler Fmly Trust
Mailing address
Lessler Evan M Trustee 1409 33Rd Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
012214

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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 2801 Judah Street, owned by the Evan M Lessler Family Trust, was constructed in 1945 in the Central Sunset neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most substantial renovations occurring in late 2011, including voluntary structural strengthening with new plywood walls and steel frame, electrical system upgrade to 300 amps, complete remodel of the ground floor retail space, and replacement of heating systems (furnace and water heater). During this period, the building also received a new roof ($6,500) and underwent comprehensive plumbing upgrades, including the installation of an ADA-compliant bathroom.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, with previous roofing work completed in 2003 and an attempt to install vinyl windows in 1998, though that permit expired. However, as of July 2024, there is an active code enforcement complaint regarding the now-closed and boarded-up retail space, which was reported as vacant. The property has experienced recurring street-related issues in the vicinity, with multiple 311 calls between 2021 and 2024 regarding sidewalk cleaning, debris, and illegal parking. Notable infrastructure incidents include a sewer issue in November 2021 and various reports of waste on public property, though these were primarily exterior to the building itself. Recent service requests in late 2024 indicate ongoing concerns with street maintenance in the area surrounding the property.

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Risk rating

How 2801 Judah 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
37th percentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 513 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 78.6%
Moderate concern 16.1%
Severe concern 5.3%
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

2801 Judah St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Feb 18
Garbage and debris
furniture

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