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2629 Folsom St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3639011 18 units · 3 fl · 1965

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Mission — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.7
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2629 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 1965
2 or more units
18 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 1965
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
Units18
Floors3
Year built1965
Total area14,367 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3639011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Raynold C & Beverly Viotti 1634 Ascension Dr San Mateo CA 94402
Last sale

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Initial analysis

2629 Folsom St is a 3-story, 18-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1965, currently owned by Beverly Viotti. The building has undergone several significant structural and safety improvements in recent years, most notably completing its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2016 with the installation of moment frames, and addressing various building envelope issues through multiple repairs in 2016 including replacement of dry rot beams, damaged studs, and siding on the south face of the building. The property has a documented history of water-related issues and maintenance challenges, with multiple complaints and violations between 2000-2016 regarding water damage, mold, and exterior deterioration, though most of these historical issues appear to have been resolved. Recent fire safety concerns have emerged as a notable pattern, with violations related to sleeping area requirements (2023) and multiple inspection citations for fire extinguishers (2024) and sprinkler systems (2024), though these issues were apparently corrected promptly. The building has experienced recurring elevator system issues, as evidenced by a 2009 electrical permit for elevator safety equipment relocation and multiple fire department responses for elevator rescue. Regular maintenance and systems upgrades have been performed, including a 2019 fire sprinkler system valve replacement and various plumbing and electrical improvements.

The property has shown some resilience in addressing safety and maintenance concerns, completing its soft-story retrofit (designated as Tier 2) and most historical violations have been resolved. However, the most recent building complaints from 2023 (regarding common areas) and ongoing fire safety violations signal areas requiring continued attention. The building's location has generated typical urban environment issues as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding street cleaning, parking enforcement, and graffiti, though these are generally not indicative of building-specific problems. While historical issues related to water damage and interior surfaces were prominent in the early 2000s, more recent building permits and maintenance records suggest active management of the property, though the recurring pattern of fire safety violations, including a recent sleeping area requirement issue, is notable.

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Risk rating

How 2629 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
5thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 2261 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
19%
No DBI
violation
81%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Number of units

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

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 81%
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

2629 Folsom St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Apr 10
Submitting as builts for 202510237954
$1 · Complete
Electrical PermitJan 14
Online electrical permit: 1 of buildings with more than 12 dwelling units and non-residential occupany - building up to 3 floors. upgrading fire alarm system on a 1 to 1 basis and adding lf horns in all seeping areas for ab 3.08 compliance..

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