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2289-2295 3Rd St

Central Waterfront/Dogpatch, SF 94107 4058005 9 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Central Waterfront/Dogpatch
Above average
avg 2.0
7
FewerMore

This building has 7 novs (7y), above the Central Waterfront/Dogpatch average of 2.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2289-2295 3Rd 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 1900
2 or more units
9 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
M2
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
Units9
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area10,950 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4058005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tobin Family Trust
Mailing address
530 Sturbridge Ct Walnut Creek CA 94598
Last sale
032114

Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Multiple entrances & addresses

Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

2291 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
2293 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
636 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
628 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
632 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
2295 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
634 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
2289 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
626 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
638 20th St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The 2-story, 9-unit multi-family residential building with ground-floor commercial space at 2289-2295 3rd St, built in 1900 and owned by the Tobin Family Trust, has undergone numerous modifications and improvements over the past decade, particularly focused on its commercial spaces. Recent construction and safety improvements include the installation of an UL-300 fire suppression system (2022), hood and duct replacement (2022), and various fire safety system upgrades. The building has experienced recurring fire safety compliance issues, as evidenced by multiple fire code violations between 2016-2024, including recent violations in 2023 related to fire extinguisher maintenance and gas shutoff tools, and an active violation from October 2024 regarding an ERRCS permit requirement. Notably, there was a gas leak incident recorded by the fire department, though fortunately, no injuries were reported in any incidents.

The property has maintained an active commercial footprint, with several successful restaurant ventures including Glena's, Happy Cow Creamery & Tea, and The Wooly Pig, each requiring various tenant improvements (TI) and health permits. Significant renovations have been performed over the years, including a major restaurant remodel in 2016 ($61,000), window replacements, siding work, and ADA upgrades. Various building systems have been updated through multiple permits, including electrical panel relocation (2018), comprehensive electrical system upgrades (2010), and extensive plumbing improvements. The building's maintenance history shows attention to both residential and commercial spaces, though recent active violations and complaints suggest some ongoing compliance issues, particularly related to fire safety and building documentation requirements.

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Risk rating

How 2289-2295 3Rd 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
8th percentile

Out of 74 buildings in this neighborhood, 68 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
16%
No DBI
violation
84%
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 severity forecast
No violation 22.3%
Moderate concern 55.9%
Severe concern 21.8%
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

2289-2295 3Rd St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 21
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bsm request for service

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