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2106 Folsom St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3574003 6 units · 3 fl · 1913

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Mission — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2106 Folsom 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 1913
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
M1
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 1913
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
Floors3
Year built1913
Total area4,854 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3574003
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Ludmila Serena Trustee 15 Paloma Ave San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
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Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit apartment building at 2106 Folsom Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission district, owned by Serena Surviving Spouse Tru, has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work since its construction in 1913. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 at a cost of $75,000, bringing it into compliance with seismic safety requirements. The property has also seen substantial structural work, including the replacement of damaged drywall, floor joists, beams, and sheathing in 2015 ($22,000), and a successful electrical upgrade from overhead to underground service in 2004.

The building has faced two major housing inspection periods, in 2002 and 2008, which revealed multiple issues that were subsequently addressed, including security requirements, building code compliance, and fire safety concerns. The 2008 inspection noted various maintenance needs such as handrail repairs and floor covering issues, all of which were abated by September 2009. More recent records show the building has experienced some minor external issues, with three instances of graffiti reported in 2023 and several encampment-related concerns in the vicinity of the property between 2021-2022, though these were primarily neighborhood issues rather than building-specific problems. The most recent building permit activity was a street space permit issued in 2018, and a notable portion of the building's historical permits, such as one from 1989, has either expired or is no longer active.

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Risk rating

How 2106 Folsom 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
42ndpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1380 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
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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.

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

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 40%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2106 Folsom St event timeline

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