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2278 15Th St

Duboce Triangle, SF 94114 3540029 6 units · 2 fl · 1961

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Duboce Triangle
Above average
avg 2.3
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Duboce Triangle average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2278 15Th 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 1961
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1961
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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1961
Total area4,152 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot3540029
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Weber & Levy & Dallendorfer 2278 15Th St Apt 4 San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
092717

Landlord portfolio

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

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 2-story apartment building at 2278 15th Street in Duboce Triangle, constructed in 1961, has undergone several significant improvements and faced multiple recent maintenance challenges. Most notably, in 2023, the building received extensive fire safety upgrades, including new fire alarm systems, smoke detectors, and monitoring equipment at a cost of over $27,000. Recent complaints from late 2023 have raised serious concerns about building conditions, including unsealed windows, mold and mildew problems in common areas, and maintenance issues such as damaged walls and ceilings. These complaints, which were last observed in October 2023, were reported to have health implications for residents. Prior to this, the building underwent various unit-specific renovations, including bathroom remodels in units 4 and 5 (2022-2016), electrical system upgrades, and kitchen improvements, with attention to modern safety features like arc fault and GFCI circuits.

The building's history shows a pattern of maintenance and safety improvement work, including a 2014 reroofing project and previous fire safety violations from 2001 that were subsequently addressed. An illegal dwelling unit merger issue involving units 4 and 5 has been reported and is currently "On Hold" in planning records. The building has experienced various operational issues over the years, including problems with hallway lighting, door access systems, and garbage disposal concerns, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 1994 and 2023. While many of these historical issues were resolved, the recent complaints regarding mold and maintenance suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep. The property has maintained compliance with fire safety requirements in recent years, as demonstrated by the 2023 fire alarm system upgrades, though the recent building complaints indicate some areas of concern regarding overall building maintenance and response to tenant issues.

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Risk rating

How 2278 15Th 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
17th percentile

Out of 287 buildings in this neighborhood, 238 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
47%
No DBI
violation
53%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 42.6%
Moderate concern 26.8%
Severe concern 30.6%
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

2278 15Th St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint Apr 16
Date last observed: 15-apr-26; time last observed: 03/27/26; floor: 2; unit: between un; exact location: common area; building type: residence/dwelling work w/o permit; work beyond scope of permit; ; additional information: no permit for construction and no notification to residents, noisy and construction debris that is entering residents units from construction site;
Code Enforcement Section
Plumbing PermitApr 01
Replace 110 gallon hot water heater with 119 gallon hot water heater, repipe water and boiler, install new temperature and pressure relief valve

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