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2 Falmouth St

South of Market, SF 94107 3753139 5 units · 2 fl · 1912

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 South of Market
At or below average
avg 3.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the South of Market average of 3.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2 Falmouth 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 1912
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RSD
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1912
Total area3,590 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot3753139
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chan Family Trust
Mailing address
Steve K & Heidi M Chan Ttrs 1798 8Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
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947 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94107
2 Falmouth St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The two-story multi-family residential building at 2 Falmouth Street, owned by the Chan Family Trust, was constructed in 1912 and contains 5 units. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, including a comprehensive $60,000 renovation of Unit #2 in 2022 that addressed kitchen cabinets, water-damaged drywall, flooring, windows, and hallway painting. A major electrical upgrade is currently in progress, with a permit issued in December 2024 for upgrading the existing 80-amp service to a 400-amp service to support the building's 4 apartments, 1 house, and 1 store. Historical records show the building has had various maintenance work completed, including reroofing in 2017 and window-related work in 2022.

The building has faced several fire safety concerns over the years, with violations recorded in 2017 and 2024 related to fire extinguishers, alarm systems, and blocked exits, though most issues were promptly corrected. There were also multiple fire code violations identified in 2017 and 2024, including problems with alarm systems, standpipes, sprinklers, and commercial cooking systems, though many of these were subsequently rescinded. The property experienced one documented building fire (classified as "unintentional") with no civilian injuries. Prior building complaints have included unauthorized construction in 2000 and basement renovation issues in 2010, both of which were resolved. Recent activity around the property has primarily involved routine street maintenance and parking issues, with multiple 311 calls in late 2024 regarding garbage, debris, and illegal parking, which were mostly resolved.

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Risk rating

How 2 Falmouth 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
80th percentile

Out of 430 buildings in this neighborhood, 86 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Number of units

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

Neighborhood location

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

Owner's portfolio size

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 58.0%
Moderate concern 24.2%
Severe concern 17.9%
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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The story over time

2 Falmouth St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 17
Garbage and debris
mattress
311 RequestMar 06
Encampment

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