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2426 Bryant St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4150003 5 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2426 Bryant 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
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 built1900
Total area5,850 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4150003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chang Trust
Mailing address
Fu-sheng Fred & Anita Jen-k 1821 18Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
022221

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Initial analysis

2426 Bryant Street is a 5-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1900 and currently owned by the Chang Trust. The property has undergone significant improvements and remediation work over the past several years, particularly focusing on seismic safety and fire safety systems. Most notably, the building completed its mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2017-2020 (with costs exceeding $80,000), and installed comprehensive fire safety systems including alarms and sprinklers in 2021-2022 ($15,000 for fire alarm monitoring, $18,800 for new sprinkler system). The property has also seen substantial unit improvements, including the legalization and remodeling of the first floor unit in 2019-2020 ($80,000-86,000), and a complete electrical upgrade to 400 amps with 7 meters in July 2023.

The building has a documented history of maintenance and safety issues, particularly in the late 1990s and early 2000s, including concerns about stairs (repairs were made in 1996-1998), lead paint hazards, and various interior surface violations. A serious incident occurred in 2017 involving lack of heat, window security bars, and mold issues in Unit E, which was addressed and resolved. Plumbing and heating systems have been systematically updated, with the most recent work in 2023 involving new gas lines and a hot water unit installation. Historical fire safety violations from 2007 related to extinguishing system service were resolved, and the property is now current with all safety requirements. Recent maintenance has focused on exterior cleanliness, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls regarding debris removal in 2024, though these are not directly related to building safety or habitability.

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Risk rating

How 2426 Bryant 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
18th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1952 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
41%
No DBI
violation
59%
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.

Building size

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 37.1%
Moderate concern 42.0%
Severe concern 20.8%
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

2426 Bryant St event timeline

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

2023
Plumbing Permit Nov 05
Work category: 1p; apt c: new gas line for water heater and stove. gas tag required.
Complete
Electrical PermitJul 26
Upgrade 400 amps 7 meters overhead panel.

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