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2542-2544 3Rd St

Central Waterfront/Dogpatch, SF 94107 4172007 2 units · 2 fl · 1911

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 Central Waterfront/Dogpatch
At or below average
avg 2.0
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Waterfront/Dogpatch average of 2.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2542-2544 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 1911
2 or more units
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1911
Total area3,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot4172007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hannula Ian
Mailing address
2542 - 2544 03rd St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
060705

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2542 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
2544 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

The property at 2542-2544 3rd Street is a two-story multi-family residential building with retail space, built in 1911 and currently owned by Ian Hannula. The building has undergone several significant changes over the past decades, most notably its conversion from a medical cannabis dispensary to cannabis retail in 2018, with an attempted expansion to include a designated cannabis smoking lounge in 2019-2020 (which ultimately resulted in a cancelled HVAC permit). The property has seen regular maintenance and upgrades, including a recent reroofing project in 2023 costing $6,000, bathroom remodels in 2010 and 2015 for ADA compliance, and various electrical repairs.

The building's history includes some concerning events, particularly during the early 2000s when major unauthorized remodeling work was reported, including a new storefront, circular stairs installation, and various electrical and plumbing modifications, though these violations were eventually abated by December 2005. More recent issues include two water conservation ordinance violations in 2018, a general hazardous materials violation in December 2021 (which was quickly resolved), and several false alarm incidents recorded by the fire department. The property has experienced regular municipal service calls in 2024 for issues such as parking violations and sidewalk maintenance, though these are generally routine municipal matters and not indicative of building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 2542-2544 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
65th percentile

Out of 74 buildings in this neighborhood, 26 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 77.9%
Moderate concern 20.2%
Severe concern 1.9%
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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2542-2544 3Rd St event timeline

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

2023
Planning Project Apr 14
Reference 2018-004765PRJ and Permit No 201803224349 for approval. Change of use from medical cannabis dispensary to cannabis retail. No work will be done. Reference to BPA# 2014.0623.9115.
Closed
Building PermitFeb 21
Reroofing. demo (e) shingles, install new compositional shingles work only on the flat roof - no work to the front facade shingles that will remain untouched

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