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2746 Folsom St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 3641006A 3 units · 2 fl · 1879

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
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2746 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 1879
2 or more units
3 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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors2
Year built1879
Total area2,535 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3641006A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tower Chris
Mailing address
2746a Folsom St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
090121

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Initial analysis

The three-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 2746 Folsom Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission district, owned by Chris Tower, is a 1879 structure that has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past several years. The property has seen substantial recent investment in unit upgrades, including a $92,000 renovation in 2017 of the lower residential unit (Unit A) involving interior reconfiguration and window replacement, followed by additional improvements including a three-zone ductless mini-split heat pump installation in 2019 and front stairs repairs in 2018 costing $6,000. The building's systems have been substantially modernized, with complete rewiring of the lower unit in 2018 and an electrical service upgrade to 200amps with three meters completed in 2004.

The property has experienced several building violations and complaints, particularly in the early 2000s, including security and fire safety issues that were resolved by January 2017. These violations involved requirements for fire extinguishers, self-closing doors, security viewers, and stair repairs. A routine safety inspection in 2016 also identified additional required improvements. More recent issues have primarily been related to parking and street conditions, with multiple reports of blocked bicycle lanes and driveway access. The building underwent a significant period of tenant turnover during 2016-2018, with three documented tenant buyouts totaling $216,880, including one for $136,880 in August 2018. The most recent maintenance issues noted include a sewage backup incident in May 2022, though this was resolved promptly. The property has been regularly maintained since the resolution of earlier violations, with ongoing attention to both interior unit modernization and exterior maintenance requirements.

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Risk rating

How 2746 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
92th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 190 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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.

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.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 69.9%
Moderate concern 22.9%
Severe concern 7.2%
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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