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2859 Harrison St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4270025 2 units · 1 fl · 1914

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 2859 Harrison 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 1914
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors1
Year built1914
Total area1,740 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot4270025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bittleston Mathew J & Jang
Mailing address
2859 Harrison St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
052709

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Initial analysis

This two-unit, one-story multi-family residential building located at 2859 Harrison Street in the Inner Mission was built in 1914 and is currently owned by Mathew J. Bittleston and Janeen Jang. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, with particular attention to seismic safety. In 2022, permits were issued for a partial seismic retrofit including masonry foundation replacement, floor framing strengthening, and the addition of a moment frame at the front of the building. This work is now being revised in 2024 to include changes to the splice table, landing modifications, structural welding improvements, and an extension of the grade beam line, with an additional permitted cost of $40,000. The building's infrastructure has seen substantial upgrades, including the installation of a 3.28kW roof-mounted solar system in 2022, a service upgrade from 100-amp to 200-amp electrical service in 2022, and a Ufer ground installation in 2024.

Historical maintenance records show attention to various building systems, including a furnace replacement in 2011, front step repairs and painting in 2011, and reroofing in 2010. The property has proper plumbing infrastructure, with records indicating a 4-inch main sewer lateral installation in 2007 and a stairway lift installation in 1989. The building's recent activity indicates proactive maintenance and safety improvements, though there was one noise complaint recorded in early 2024 and a parking-related issue in 2021, both of which were resolved through appropriate channels.

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Risk rating

How 2859 Harrison 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
85th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 357 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 79.6%
Moderate concern 15.2%
Severe concern 5.3%
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

2859 Harrison St event timeline

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

2024
Electrical Permit Sep 30
Ufer ground
Issued
Planning ProjectSep 10
Revision to BPA No. 202201216416 (partial seismic strengthening at front of building). The proposal includes the demolition of the north stairs and extension of the northwest front facade wall, within the buildable envelope, and connecting and extending the existing porchs along the northwest front facade. Materials to match existing including siding, wood porch detailed railing, and porch flooring (terra cota tile). No other alterations to front facade.

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