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2684-2688 Folsom St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3638013 3 units · 2 fl · 1981

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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 2684-2688 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 1981
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1981
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1981
Total area3,306 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3638013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Lien Vo Hy & Trinh Mai Bich 4488A Mission St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
December 30, 1993

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2686 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110
2688 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110
2684 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 2684-2688 Folsom Street in the Inner Mission was constructed in 1981 and is currently owned by Lien-trinh Lvg Tr. The building's maintenance history shows limited major work, with a reroofing project permitted in 1993, though this permit has since expired. The property has experienced two significant periods of violations and complaints. In March 2004, a routine housing inspection led to multiple violations requiring attention, including the need for smoke detectors in the lobby, removal of combustible storage or installation of fire sprinklers, and installation of security-related features such as entry door viewers. These issues were all addressed by April 2004. More recently, in 2013, the building had multiple complaints and violations, including problems with a beeping smoke detector in the common area, water leaks in the hallway ceiling, and concerns about carbon monoxide detectors and bedroom ventilation. These issues were documented as resolved by September 2013.

The most recent building-related issue recorded was a leak complaint in January 2025, which remains open as of the latest data in October 2023. The property has experienced numerous parking-related incidents in the surrounding area between 2018 and 2023, with multiple reports of vehicles parking on sidewalks and blocking bicycle lanes, though these are not direct issues with the building itself. In 2019, there was also an instance of graffiti reported on the sidewalk structure near the building, which was addressed within two days of reporting. While the building has experienced periodic maintenance and safety-related issues over the years, records show that these problems were generally addressed when brought to the attention of authorities.

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Risk rating

How 2684-2688 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
69thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 738 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
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 24%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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