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2609 Judah St

Central Sunset, SF 94122 1822034 10 units · 2 fl · 1959

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high 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 Central Sunset — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.7
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Central Sunset average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2609 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 1959
2 or more units
10 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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 1959
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
Units10
Floors2
Year built1959
Total area6,144 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1822034
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1310 Sloat Blvd San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
July 15, 2011

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Initial analysis

The 10-unit apartment building at 2609 Judah Street in the Central Sunset neighborhood, owned by Dz Judah Llc, was constructed in 1959 and is a two-story multi-family residential structure. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, most notably completing a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $78,000 to improve seismic safety. Recent maintenance has focused on bathroom upgrades in units #8 and #9, with plumbing and drywall work completed in 2023-2024. The building has experienced recurring moisture-related issues, with multiple instances of dry rot repairs documented between 2010-2011, including work in units #4 and #5, and more recent plumbing updates in 2024. Historical complaints from 2016 indicated problems with mold and interior surface damage, while earlier violations in 2001 involved fire safety concerns including egress obstruction and broken windows, though these were promptly resolved.

The property has maintained active compliance with building codes, including a recent inspection in 2019 confirming completion of the soft-story retrofit (Tier 3 status) and obtaining a Certificate of Final Completion. Fire safety inspections have shown occasional issues with extinguishers and combustible materials, though these were generally resolved promptly, with the most recent fire complaints from 2022 showing some conditions corrected. Historical tenant complaints have included water heater issues and cleaning concerns in 2005-2007, though these were also addressed. The building's maintenance history includes several plumbing and bathroom renovations, suggesting ongoing investment in property upkeep. Three parking exemption applications have been filed, though superfluous parking permits don't seem to be an issue given the building's location near public transport. Recent 311 calls have primarily concerned exterior matters such as parking issues and graffiti, rather than building maintenance concerns.

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Risk rating

How 2609 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

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
1stpercentile

Out of 814 buildings in this neighborhood, 806 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
25%
No DBI
violation
75%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 75%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2609 Judah St event timeline

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2026
Fire Complaint Jul 17
Sprinkler/Standpipe Systems
DBI ComplaintMay 11
Caller is reporting work without permits . . .. . .phone call was dropped before csr could get all the information.

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