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2461-2463 Folsom St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3612031 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2461-2463 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 1907
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area1,935 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3612031
Ownership

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

Owner name
Klein Matthew Lowell
Mailing address
21851 Almaden Ave Cupertino CA 95014
Last sale
020221

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2461 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110
2463 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The 2461-2463 Folsom Street property is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Inner Mission, constructed in 1907 and currently owned by Matthew Klein. The building has undergone several significant renovations and repairs over the past decade, with the most substantial work occurring between 2015-2019, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, deck replacement, electrical upgrades, and interior repairs. However, this period was also marked by multiple building complaints and violations, particularly in 2019, regarding unpermitted work and expired permits. These complaints, filed in April 2019, alleged unauthorized plumbing and electrical modifications, though these violations were subsequently addressed by August 2019, when permits for completing previously approved work were successfully obtained.

The property has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, including a significant sewer repair in 2013, electrical work violations in 2020, and multiple building permit extensions and completions between 2015 and 2019. Recent issues include graffiti on the building reported in August 2023 and various maintenance matters documented through 311 calls, such as sidewalk cleaning and lighting concerns. The electrical system was upgraded to 100-amp underground service in 2004, and a new HVAC unit was installed in 2019. While the building has undergone substantial improvements, the history of permit violations and unpermitted work suggests ongoing challenges with construction oversight, despite recent efforts to complete previously approved renovations.

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Risk rating

How 2461-2463 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

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
77th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 547 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

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 77.3%
Moderate concern 18.2%
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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2461-2463 Folsom St event timeline

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

2020
DBI Complaint Jul 13
Date last observed: 10-jul-20; time last observed: 2 pm; floor: ground; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling exposed wiring; insects/rodents; damaged walls; electrical work being performed w/o permit; ; additional information: entryway between street and front doors has exposed electrical wires on right wall about 3 feet off the ground. i was shocked by the sight. exposed wires look old and unpermitted. large rat observed running out of property. front upstairs window is covered on the inside and unit is not maintained to neighborhood standards. negligent owner with no regard for public safety.;
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