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2541 Folsom St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3613025 8 units · 2 fl · 1964

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high 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 Inner Mission — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.7
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2541 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 1964
2 or more units
8 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.

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 1964
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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1964
Total area5,410 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3613025
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Isac & Eileen C Marchasin, 1801 Sebastian Dr Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
August 15, 1995

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building at 2541 Folsom Street in the Inner Mission, owned by Isac & Eileen C Marchasin R, has undergone several significant safety improvements since its construction in 1964. Most notably, the building completed mandatory seismic retrofitting as a Tier 3 soft-story building in 2019, following earlier work in 2016 that cost approximately $103,000. Recent maintenance activities include a gas line modification and electrical work completed in January 2019, though some permits from that period have since expired.

The property has experienced various maintenance and compliance challenges over the years, with the most recent routine inspection in January 2022 revealing issues with fire safety equipment and building systems, including concerns about smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Historical records show several concerning incidents, including complaints about dryer vents, security issues with doors, and a notable 1997 complaint regarding unsafe storage practices and garbage disposal concerns. Graffiti has been an ongoing issue, with multiple reports in 2023-2024, and there are recent concerns about garbage and debris on the property grounds. While many historical violations have been resolved, including lead paint concerns in 2000 and various fire safety items in 2002, the building's maintenance history indicates periodic challenges with building systems and resident safety features.

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Risk rating

How 2541 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
10thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2142 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
26%
No DBI
violation
74%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 74%
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

2541 Folsom St event timeline

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2026
Electrical Permit May 06
Like-for-like replacement (no major upgrade in capacity) panel swap existing 225 amp system 1 house meter + 8 apartment meters = 9 meters total on (1) service disconnect.
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