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2338 Vicente St

Parkside, SF 94116 2435016 5 units · 3 fl · 1951

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 Parkside
At or below average
avg 0.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Parkside average of 0.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2338 Vicente 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 1951
2 or more units
5 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.

Building characteristics
Units5
Floors3
Year built1951
Total area3,755 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2435016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ng Jordan Edmond
Mailing address
530 11th Ave San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
073118

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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 2338 Vicente Street in the Parkside neighborhood, owned by Ng Jordan Edmond, is a 5-unit apartment complex constructed in 1951. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, most notably a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in mid-2023 to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, costing over $26,000. Unit renovations have been a focus, with major updates completed in 2022 including a kitchen and bathroom remodel in Unit #5, featuring new cabinets, countertops, floors, and appliances, along with plumbing upgrades including a new main line for the kitchen and gas pipe modifications. The building's infrastructure has seen substantial improvements, including a complete electrical system upgrade in 2017 with new tenant meters, reroofing in 2018, and heating system updates with wall furnace replacements in multiple units between 2017-2018.

A more recent tenant complaint from February 2023 raised concerns about inadequate and inconsistent hot water supply, though this issue appears to have been resolved as the complaint is listed as "Not Active." The building had several fire safety violations recorded in 2001 regarding egress obstructions and fire sprinkler installation near the garbage chute, but these were promptly addressed within two months. Historical records show routine housing inspections in 1999, 2001, and 2010, all of which were resolved. The surrounding area has had minimal external issues reported through 311 calls, with only three non-building related incidents recorded between 2018-2021, including graffiti and pavement defects, which were handled by city services and are no longer active.

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Risk rating

How 2338 Vicente 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
44th percentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 143 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

Number of units

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

Neighborhood location

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 55.9%
Moderate concern 30.4%
Severe concern 13.7%
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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2338 Vicente St event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Jun 13
Upgrade existing fire alarm system to comply with sffc section 1103.7.6.1
$26,320 · Complete
Electrical PermitJun 09
Modification of an existing fire alarm system by upgrading the fire panel, update all existing devices to be compatible with new facp and provide low frequency sounders in all sleeping areas to meet 75db at pillow to comply with sffd bulletin 1103.7.6.1

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