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2041 Market St

Mission Dolores, SF 94114 3535008 3 units · 3 fl · 1922

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 Mission Dolores — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Mission Dolores average of 2.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2041 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 1922
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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 1922
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
Floors3
Year built1922
Total area2,550 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3535008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Karen & Norman Low Trustees 4391 Arrowwood Cir Concord CA 94521
Last sale
December 16, 1987

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Initial analysis

The 2041 Market Street property is a three-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1922, currently owned by the Low-hong Family Trust and containing three residential units. The building has undergone various modifications and maintenance work over the years, including a gas water heater replacement in 2020 and several retail space improvements in the late 1990s to early 2000s, such as coffee shop conversions and patio usage modifications. More recent developments show repeated concerns with building maintenance and safety systems, particularly regarding fire safety equipment. There have been multiple fire complaints since 2018, including issues with alarm systems and sprinkler systems, though most were marked as "Condition Corrected" upon inspection. A notable incident occurred in July 2024 involving complaints of an overcrowded place of assembly, which remains unresolved.

The property has experienced recurring external maintenance challenges in recent months, with multiple 311 calls reporting graffiti and garbage issues between December 2024 and January 2025, including three instances of human waste or urine near the building. These cases, while not directly affecting the building's interior conditions, suggest ongoing challenges with maintaining the property's immediate surroundings. Previous building modifications include a cancelled permit for rear yard rehabilitation and a now-expired sidewalk repair permit from 2000, along with historical attempts to expand retail space and patio usage in the late 1990s. The building's fire safety history shows a pattern of system-related issues, with violations recorded for alarm system maintenance in 2018 and 2019 at the nearby 2027-2029 Market Street addresses, though these were eventually abated.

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Risk rating

How 2041 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
44thpercentile

Out of 799 buildings in this neighborhood, 447 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
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 37%
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

2041 Market St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Oct 22
Comply w/ nov # 202541589: revision to pa # 202508203453 - replace (e) dryrot w/ new in-kind.
$10,000 · Complete
Building PermitAug 20
Comply w/ nov #202541589: reduce (e) deck & repair (e) deck in-kind at rear. remove/replace (e) dry rot w/ new (less than 50%).

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