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2586-2590 3Rd St

Central Waterfront/Dogpatch, SF 94107 4172014 3 units · 4 fl · 1992

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2586-2590 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 1992
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1992
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Units3
Floors4
Year built1992
Total area5,672 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4172014
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Alfaro Carol Trustee Po Box 12389 San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
November 10, 1994

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2588 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
2586 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
2590 03rd St, San Francisco, CA 94107
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Initial analysis

This four-story mixed-use building, located at 2586-2590 3rd Street and currently owned by Leo Trust 2002, was constructed in 1992 and contains 3 residential units above ground floor commercial space. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects over the past decade, including recent siding replacement work in 2022 ($15,000) and a complete reroofing in 2017 ($16,000). The property has a documented history of compliance issues, particularly regarding unauthorized unit conversions. A major enforcement action occurred in 2009-2012 when the building was found to contain illegally converted guest rooms with inadequate safety features, resulting in multiple violations related to fire safety, building code compliance, and occupancy permits. The building has experienced recurring fire safety concerns, with violations and complaints about extinguishers, alarm systems, and other safety equipment between 2015-2024, though most have been marked as abated or deferred. Recent inspections in 2022 and routine safety inspections in 2015 revealed ongoing concerns about building systems and maintenance, though many historical violations from earlier years, including 2002, have been resolved.

The property has maintained its multi-family residential character as evidenced by permits and routine inspections, though there have been persistent concerns about dampness, potential mold issues, and unauthorized unit conversions. A series of building permits between 2010-2022 demonstrate ongoing maintenance and repair work, including window replacements and various system upgrades. While there have been some recent 311 calls regarding garbage, debris, and parking issues in the vicinity of the building (most from 2024), these are primarily municipal service matters rather than specific building-related concerns. The recent fire complaints (2024) regarding alarm systems suggest that safety system maintenance continues to be an area requiring attention. The building's recent history shows significant investment in building maintenance and repairs, though periodic fire safety and building code compliance issues have persisted throughout its history.

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Risk rating

How 2586-2590 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
28thpercentile

Out of 74 buildings in this neighborhood, 53 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
59%
No DBI
violation
41%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 41%
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

2586-2590 3Rd St event timeline

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

2022
DBI Complaint Apr 26
Illegal unit
Housing Inspection Services
Building PermitFeb 23
Replace wood siding, 8" o.c 4'x8'. in kind in the side of the building. 10'x24'

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