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2896-2898 Cesar Chavez St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4334007 2 units · 2 fl · 1922

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 2896-2898 Cesar Chavez 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 1922
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
Floors2
Year built1922
Total area2,531 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4334007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Rojas Jose T & Josefina
Mailing address
2608 Francis Dr Pinole CA 94564
Last sale
060214

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2896 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94110
2898 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The property at 2896-2898 Cesar Chavez Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1922 in the Inner Mission neighborhood, currently owned by Jose T. Rojas and Josefina. The building has a documented history of maintenance and compliance work, with the most recent significant issues occurring in late 2024, when there were multiple instances of sewage backup discharges from the side sewer vent, totaling at least four separate incidents between November 6, 2024, and January 3, 2025. These sewer-related problems, along with several reports of garbage and debris on the property, suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The building has faced regulatory scrutiny, with an active complaint from 2017 regarding an allegedly unauthorized in-law unit and a similar compliance issue in 2002 related to foundation work, which was ultimately resolved through permitting.

Historical records show various improvement and maintenance work, including garage fire safety upgrades in 2017, exterior stair reconstruction in 2009, and foundation work in 2002. A fire safety inspection in November 2015 identified electrical systems as a concern, though this issue was immediately corrected the same day. The property's maintenance history also includes window replacements in 1999 and 1986, though these are now quite dated. Recent utility reports indicate regular inspection and response to reported issues, though the recurring nature of the sewer problems suggests this is an ongoing infrastructure challenge. The building's documented history demonstrates a pattern of addressing violations through required permits, though some issues appear to have recurring patterns, particularly regarding sewage infrastructure and exterior maintenance.

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Risk rating

How 2896-2898 Cesar Chavez 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
63th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 881 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

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 51.6%
Moderate concern 36.6%
Severe concern 11.8%
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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2896-2898 Cesar Chavez St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Nov 12
Public works
bses complaint
311 RequestOct 05
Blocking driveway cite tow

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