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2626-2628 Great Hwy

Outer Parkside, SF 94116 2449043 2 units · 2 fl · 1949

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 Outer Parkside
Above average
avg 1.7
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Outer Parkside average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2626-2628 Great Hwy 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 1949
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 1949
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 built1949
Total area2,550 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2449043
Ownership

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

Mailing address
25 Bloomfield Rd Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
062220

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2628 Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94116
2626 Great Hwy, San Francisco, CA 94116
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2626-2628 Great Highway, constructed in 1949, has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple compliance issues in recent years. The property, managed by 2626-2628 Great Highway LLC, completed a substantial amount of work in 2019, including kitchen and bathroom upgrades across both units (with associated electrical and plumbing work), installation of new furnaces, and window replacements on the west front facade. Notable maintenance work included reroofing in 2018 and facade repairs to address dry rot issues in 2016. The building experienced several safety-related incidents in late 2019, including complaints about improper furnace installation, gas odors in the garage, and water heater flue disconnections, though these violations were officially abated by March 2020.

More recent history shows continued maintenance and improvement efforts, including the installation of outdoor electrical circuits in 2021, though there was a complaint in late 2020 regarding unpermitted electrical work. The property's utility infrastructure has seen upgrades, including a conversion from PG&E overhead to underground service completed in 2005. While there have been several parking-related complaints in the vicinity of the property between 2020 and 2023, these are external to the building itself. The recent maintenance history suggests regular upkeep of major systems and prompt attention to compliance issues when they arise, though the building's history indicates periods of work being performed without proper permits or inspections.

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Risk rating

How 2626-2628 Great Hwy'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
49th percentile

Out of 207 buildings in this neighborhood, 106 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 40.3%
Moderate concern 47.1%
Severe concern 12.6%
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

2626-2628 Great Hwy event timeline

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

2021
Plumbing Permit Jun 03
Work category: 1p; plumbing for exterior sink.
Expired
Electrical PermitMay 25
Satisfy complaint # 202065623 by running 2 circuits from sub panel to supply back yard outdoor counter outlets and mini refridgerator.

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