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2401 27Th Ave

Parkside, SF 94116 2398001 3 units · 1 fl · 1910

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Parkside — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

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

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2401 27Th 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 1910
2 or more units
3 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 1910
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
Units3
Floors1
Year built1910
Total area4,354 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2398001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Lee Sung Soo & Lynn H Trust 1701 - 1703 Taraval St San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
April 23, 2004

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Included addresses

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1703 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
2401 27th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
1701 Taraval St, San Francisco, CA 94116
Augrented Insights
Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 2401 27th Avenue, located in the Parkside neighborhood, is a one-story structure with a mixed-use designation that includes retail space. Built in 1910 and currently owned by the Lee Family Trust 2000, the property has undergone several significant renovations, most notably in 2007 when substantial improvements were made to both residential and commercial spaces. These improvements included a complete kitchen cabinet replacement in one unit ($10,000), storefront window replacements with laminated glass ($6,000), and new canvas awning installations ($2,700). During this renovation period, multiple complaints were filed regarding unpermitted work, including construction of a new storefront, window replacements, and electrical work, though all complaints were subsequently resolved by November 2007.

More recent history of the building shows relatively minimal major maintenance issues, with one notable permit in 2018 for the voluntary removal of an outdoor advertising sign ($1,000). The property has been the subject of several 311 calls in late 2024, primarily related to street maintenance issues including graffiti on postal boxes, abandoned vehicles, and instances of garbage and debris, though these are mostly external to the building itself. The building's documented history shows regular maintenance and updates, with all identified violations being promptly addressed and resolved. The most recent building permit activity occurred in 2018, with no significant structural or safety issues reported in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 2401 27Th 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

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
18thpercentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 209 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
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 47%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

2401 27Th Ave event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 01
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 26
Garbage and debris

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