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2280 15Th St

Duboce Triangle, SF 94114 3540030 3 units · 3 fl · 1910

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 Duboce Triangle
At or below average
avg 2.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Duboce Triangle average of 2.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2280 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 1910
2 or more units
3 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area4,054 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3540030
Ownership

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

Owner name
Farrell John & Claudette
Mailing address
200 Castsnaga Ave San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
041117

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Initial analysis

2280 15th Street is a three-story, three-unit multi-family residential building located in the Duboce Triangle neighborhood, owned by John & Claudette Farrell and constructed in 1910. The property has undergone substantial renovations and upgrades between 2018 and 2024, including interior remodeling of all three units, seismic upgrades, electrical rewiring, plumbing system overhauls, and a new heating system installation. Significant structural work was performed in 2020, including the installation of a new concrete slab in the crawl space, perimeter foundation work, and roof replacement. The building's rear egress stairs were a particular focus of attention, with multiple permits referencing their condition and required improvements between 2018 and 2020, leading to the removal of existing non-conforming stairs and replacement with new conforming stairs and decks. The renovation project, valued at over $300,000, included restoration of damaged trim and extensive interior updates to all units, with particular attention to kitchens and bathrooms.

Recent activity includes two permits issued in July 2024 for final inspections of completed work, suggesting that most major renovations have now been completed. The building has undergone regular routine housing inspections in 2001, 2006, and 2016, with no active complaints or violations noted in the recent records. While there were two sanitation-related 311 calls in July 2020 regarding human or animal waste on the street/sidewalk near the property, these were promptly resolved and do not appear to be directly related to the building's condition. The comprehensive renovation work included significant safety and comfort upgrades, such as new plumbing throughout, installation of shower pans, and a complete electrical rewiring of all apartments, as well as the implementation of a new radiant heat system. The property has maintained proper permits throughout the renovation process, with all major work documented through building, electrical, and plumbing permits.

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Risk rating

How 2280 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
70th percentile

Out of 287 buildings in this neighborhood, 86 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Building age

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

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.6%
Moderate concern 27.0%
Severe concern 4.5%
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

2280 15Th St event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Jul 30
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 2020-1019-6802, 2020-0927-5187, 2018-0807-6707
$1 · Issued
Building PermitJul 30
To obtain final inspection for work approved under pa# 2020-1118-9206, 2020-1117-9046, 2020-1019-6812 all work is complete

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