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2253-2257 Market St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3559017 14 units · 3 fl · 1925

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
Above average
avg 1.3
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2253-2257 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 1925
2 or more units
14 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
UPMKT
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 1925
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
Units14
Floors3
Year built1925
Total area13,326 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3559017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Attn: Jeanette Cool Po Box 14700 San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
050707

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2253 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114
2257 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114
2255 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The 2253-2257 Market Street property is a 14-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, built in 1925 and currently owned by 2255 Market LLC. The building has undergone numerous improvements and maintenance work over the past several years, with significant plumbing and infrastructure updates, including extensive water line replacements in 2023-2024 affecting multiple units, dry rot repairs in 2024, and various unit renovations such as the kitchen remodel in Unit 12 (2021) and sliding door replacement in Unit 3 (2023). The property has experienced recurring fire alarm system issues, with the most recent violation issued in July 2024, though previous violations were promptly corrected. A complaint regarding common areas was filed in August 2023 and closed in May 2024.

The building's maintenance history shows regular updates to meet modern standards, including window replacements (2020), electrical upgrades, and plumbing improvements across multiple units from 2010 through 2024. Several historical building violations from 2004 regarding fire safety and inspection access were resolved at that time. Recent 311 calls (2024) primarily relate to external issues such as garbage and debris, blocked sidewalks, and bicycle lane violations. There have been occasional tenant comfort issues documented through complaints, including periods of no heat (2015) and exposed wiring (2015), though these were resolved. Planning records indicate past attempts to modify commercial use at the property, including a withdrawn Conditional Use Authorization in 2024 regarding non-active commercial use, and there are ongoing discussions about window replacements. The building's fire safety systems have required regular attention, with multiple violations and complaints over the years, though most were promptly addressed and corrected.

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Risk rating

How 2253-2257 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

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
3th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1240 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
20%
No DBI
violation
80%
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.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 15.5%
Moderate concern 54.7%
Severe concern 29.9%
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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2253-2257 Market St event timeline

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2024
Fire Complaint Jul 30
Alarm Systems
Violation Issued
Plumbing PermitMay 22
Install new trap primer to existing floor sink and replace like for like water lines corroded

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