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250-252 Cumberland St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 3600046 2 units · 4 fl · 1908

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems 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 Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 250-252 Cumberland 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 1908
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1908
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
Units2
Floors4
Year built1908
Total area4,224 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3600046
Ownership

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

Mailing address
250 Cumberland St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
May 19, 2021

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252 Cumberland St, San Francisco, CA 94114
250 Cumberland St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 250-252 Cumberland Street is a four-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1908 and currently owned by North Beach Pearl LLC. The building has experienced several significant permit and enforcement issues in recent years, most notably a 2021 Planning Enforcement case (2021-005279) regarding unpermitted work that prompted multiple rounds of remediation efforts. The most recent and substantial permitted work, issued in October 2024, involves comprehensive modifications to establish a second unit on the ground floor, including fire safety improvements, kitchen remodeling, and facade enhancements, with an estimated cost of $201,000. The property underwent significant safety upgrades between 2013-2014, including the installation of a complete fire sprinkler system throughout the building with underground service connections, totaling approximately $30,000, along with related monitoring systems and new electrical infrastructure.

The building's recent history shows consistent attention to safety and compliance issues, with multiple permits related to fire safety, electrical upgrades, and plumbing work completed between 2013-2015. There was one building complaint filed in May 2013 regarding foundation concerns related to nearby construction work, and a 2021 fire complaint concerning sprinkler systems that was resolved within two months. Recent activity around the building (2023-2024) has primarily involved parking enforcement issues, with multiple citations issued for illegal parking and sidewalk blocking, though these are not directly related to the building's structural or safety conditions. The property has undergone various modifications and legalizations of floor area, with the ground floor unit's re-establishment (743 sq. ft.) representing a 34% reduction from its last legal floor area, while the upper floors (3,251 sq. ft.) represent a 51% increase from the previous legal area. The current planning status shows the project is under review for unauthorized unit merger concerns, specifically regarding a temperature-controlled wine room that was previously converted from a separate unit.

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Risk rating

How 250-252 Cumberland 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
97thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 38 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
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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 floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled 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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 7%
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

250-252 Cumberland St event timeline

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

2026
Plumbing Permit Apr 09
Work category: 1m; installing flue and 1 fireplace
Complete
Plumbing PermitFeb 10
Install 3 existing fire sprinkler heads

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