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2924 Cesar Chavez St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4335003G 2 units · 2 fl · 1915

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2924 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 1915
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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 built1915
Total area2,664 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4335003G
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sun Yichun
Mailing address
7804 Killbarron Dr Laurel MD 20707
Last sale
112019

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story mixed-use building at 2924 Cesar Chavez Street in the Inner Mission, owned by Sun Yichun and constructed in 1915, has experienced numerous significant issues affecting both residential and commercial spaces. Most recently, in July 2023, a permit was filed to legalize previously unauthorized first-floor residential space, adding two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, and living area, while also addressing violations related to an unpermitted deck demolition. This followed a lengthy history of unauthorized conversions, including a 2001 violation notice detailing serious life safety concerns in an illegally converted ground floor unit, including unauthorized wiring, plumbing, prohibited cooking and sleeping facilities, inadequate fire-resistant materials, and lack of emergency egress - all of which were not formally abated until 2022.

The property has also faced recurring issues with its commercial space, evidenced by multiple vacant storefront complaints in 2019 and 2023 and an attempted but withdrawn cannabis retail use proposal. Additional maintenance concerns emerged in December 2014 with complaints about water leaks, damaged walls, and lack of heat, while more recent 311 calls in 2023-2024 suggest ongoing problems with garbage accumulation and parking violations. Planning records indicate the presence of an unauthorized dwelling unit (UDU) was confirmed through screening, and there is noted concern about an unpermitted addition at the rear of the structure. The building's history suggests persistent challenges with unauthorized modifications and compliance issues, though recent efforts appear to be focused on regularizing and bringing the property into compliance with current codes and regulations.

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Risk rating

How 2924 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
17th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1975 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
39%
No DBI
violation
61%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 29.5%
Moderate concern 64.0%
Severe concern 6.5%
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

2924 Cesar Chavez St event timeline

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

2026
DBI Complaint May 18
Date last observed: 17-may-26; exact location: main bldg; building type: commercial/business abandoned/derelict structure; vacant structure; ; additional information: vacant storefront;
Code Enforcement Section
DBI ComplaintMay 18
Date last observed: 17-may-26; exact location: rear bldg; building type: both illegal unit; expired permits; work w/o permit; illegal change of use; ; additional information: illegal adu structure added in rear yard, ground floor retail converted to residential, no action on 202307142263 in 2 years;

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