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2605-2609 Market St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2649005 8 units · 2 fl · 1960

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

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 2605-2609 Market 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 1960
2 or more units
8 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 1960
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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1960
Total area5,792 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2649005
Ownership

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

Mailing address
735 21st Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
May 04, 2011

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2605 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114
2609 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114
2607 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 2605-2609 Market Street in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, owned by James & Victoria Shegoian, has undergone several significant improvements and faced some challenges since its construction in 1960. Most notably, the building completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2017 at a cost of $40,000, bringing the property into compliance with city earthquake safety requirements. The building has also received important safety upgrades, including a comprehensive fire alarm system modernization in 2020 (cost: $15,834) that met current fire code requirements by adding new devices, monitoring modules, and low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas. In 2017, there was an attempt to add a basement studio unit under Ordinance 162-16, which was initially permitted for $70,000 but ultimately cancelled, though planning records indicate subsequent review and project approval for an ADU conversion that relocated laundry facilities while adding 436 sf of livable space.

The property has a history of addressing safety violations, particularly during a significant inspection in 2002 that identified multiple fire safety concerns, including issues with fire escapes, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers. All these violations were promptly abated by April 2002. More recently, a 2019 violation regarding soft-story retrofit compliance was recorded but was resolved by September 2021. While there have been numerous 311 calls in December 2024 regarding graffiti and garbage on the property and surrounding area, these were primarily related to street conditions rather than building maintenance issues. The building's documented history suggests active management, particularly regarding safety compliance, though the recent spate of 311 calls indicates ongoing challenges with street-level maintenance in the immediate vicinity of the property.

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Risk rating

How 2605-2609 Market 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
15thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1086 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
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 49%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2605-2609 Market St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 05
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housing homeless request for service
311 RequestMar 30
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