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2334 19Th St

Potrero Hill, SF 94107 4027021 4 units · 2 fl · 1932

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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 Potrero Hill — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.1
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Potrero Hill average of 1.1.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2334 19Th 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 1932
2 or more units
4 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.

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 1932
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1932
Total area3,210 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4027021
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Benson Matthew T Trustee 2334 19Th St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
April 28, 2000

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

The 4-unit residential building at 2334 19th Street in Potrero Hill, owned by the Benson Family Trust, is a 2-story flats and duplex structure built in 1932. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, with the most recent work in 2019 focusing on entry security and access, including modifications to the entry gate and lock systems, and the installation of a new fireplace. In 2014, substantial renovations were completed in the rear building, including bathroom and kitchen remodeling, insulation work, flooring updates, and window replacements, which had a permit cost of $34,000. Electrical issues were addressed in 2013 across all four units and common areas, and plumbing work was performed in Unit 4 in 2014.

The building has a history of two routine safety inspections (1999, 2010, and 2015) that revealed several violations, particularly regarding fire safety systems including fire escape ladders, fire extinguishers, and carbon monoxide alarms, though these violations were subsequently resolved. A cancelled permit from 2005 for residential expansion was also noted. More recently, there has been a pattern of parking enforcement issues in the vicinity, with multiple citations issued between 2023 and 2024 for sidewalk parking violations, although these are external to the building's condition. The property has successfully completed a condo conversion process, with records indicating both informational and approved status for this change.

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Risk rating

How 2334 19Th 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
43rdpercentile

Out of 726 buildings in this neighborhood, 414 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
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

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
Moderate failure risk 28%
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

2334 19Th St event timeline

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

2019
Plumbing Permit Dec 31
Work category: 1m; installing one fireplace
Complete
Building PermitSep 20
Modify entry gate at sidewalk to include new frame and support.

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