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2502-2504 3Rd St

Central Waterfront/Dogpatch, SF 94107 4172001 18 units · 4 fl · 1900

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Central Waterfront/Dogpatch — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.0
12
FewerMore

This building has 12 novs (7y), above the Central Waterfront/Dogpatch average of 2.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2502-2504 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
18 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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 1900
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
Units18
Floors4
Year built1900
Total area13,950 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4172001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Baldini Property Management 20 Acorn Dr Hillsborough CA 94010
Last sale

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Included addresses

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2502 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
2504 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
711 22nd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The 18-unit, 4-story multi-family residential building at 2502-2504 3rd Street, owned by Baldini Trust The and constructed in 1900, has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements in recent years. Most notably, in 2024, the building completed a $45,900 fire alarm system upgrade to comply with San Francisco Fire Code requirements, following the installation of a new 400-amp electrical system in September 2023. The building successfully completed mandatory soft-story seismic retrofitting in 2014, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's earthquake safety requirements. A comprehensive health and safety inspection in December 2022 resulted in multiple citations for various maintenance issues, including concerns with fire safety systems, structural maintenance, and security features, though these violations were subsequently addressed and abated.

The property has experienced recurring fire safety system issues, with documented violations related to fire alarms, sprinklers, and extinguishers between 2016 and 2023, though most have been corrected. Infrastructure improvements include a sewer line replacement in 2019 and various maintenance works such as roof repairs in 2017. A notable water leak issue was documented in 2017, though it was eventually resolved by 2019. Recent exterior maintenance has involved removal of illegal postings and graffiti, with several such incidents reported and resolved in late 2024. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing both routine upkeep and compliance issues, particularly regarding fire safety systems, which remain an ongoing focus area as evidenced by recent violations and corrective actions.

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Risk rating

How 2502-2504 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

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
9thpercentile

Out of 74 buildings in this neighborhood, 67 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
18%
No DBI
violation
82%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 82%
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

2502-2504 3Rd St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 25
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMay 22
Offensive

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