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2401 23Rd St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4214001 3 units · 2 fl · 1916

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 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 2401 23Rd 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 1916
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1916
Total area2,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4214001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Min Lei Qi
Mailing address
38627 Cherry Ln #59 Fremont CA 94536
Last sale
121206

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1200 Vermont St, San Francisco, CA 94110
2401 23rd St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 2401 23rd Street is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1916, containing three units and classified as Flats & Duplex. The building's owner, Min Lei Qi, has maintained the property through several significant events over the years. Most notably, in recent months (January 2025), there have been multiple complaints regarding graffiti (both private and public) on and around the building, along with reports of a collapsed sidewalk and some street cleaning issues. These concerns remain open and require attention. The building's commercial space has experienced several transitions and challenges, including multiple complaints about an abandoned storefront between 2021 and 2024, and some confusion over its use classification between grocery store and restaurant.

The property has undergone several important maintenance and improvement projects, including sewer line and house trap replacement in 2017, and roofing work completed in 1995. Recent work in 2023 involved the removal of two storefront awnings. There was also an attempt in 2018 to change the commercial use from grocery/deli to limited restaurant, which was ultimately cancelled after facing regulatory scrutiny; however, subsequent planning records show back-and-forth approvals and disapprovals regarding this use change, with final approval given for "Retail Grocery or Specialty Food Store" designation. The building has experienced some infrastructure attention, with a 2025 sidewalk inspection finding no conditions requiring notice to repair. A notable tenant buyout occurred in 2022 for a property on adjacent Vermont Street, involving a payment of $30,000 for one tenant.

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Risk rating

How 2401 23Rd 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
37th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1499 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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

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DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 48.4%
Moderate concern 24.7%
Severe concern 26.8%
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

2401 23Rd St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 26
Sewage back-up discharge
from side sewer vent
Building PermitMay 06
Lower unit: remodel (e) bathroom only

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