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2937 26Th St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4335005 6 units · 3 fl · 1908

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 2937 26Th 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 1908
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area1 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4335005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chan Living Trust
Mailing address
Julie Y Chan Trustee 145 Madrone Ave San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
041107

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 2937 26th Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission, owned by Chan Living Trust, was constructed in 1908 and has a documented history of maintenance and safety issues over the past two decades. The most recent significant repair occurred in 2015, when the concrete slab in the rear yard was replaced and underground openings to adjacent property were filled, addressing safety concerns raised in a 2015 complaint about a deteriorating patio. This followed a serious incident in 2005 when a tenant reportedly fell through rotting back stairs, leading to multiple violations regarding wood deterioration in exterior stairways, which were eventually abated in 2010. Between 2010 and 2015, the building faced various interior maintenance challenges, including ceiling leaks, damaged ceilings, and issues with the central alarm system, all of which were resolved as of 2010. Additional concerns emerged regarding lead paint safety in 2010, and fire safety violations were documented in 2015 including issues with smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.

The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to building safety and compliance with city regulations, with most violations being addressed through appropriate repairs. A significant plumbing issue occurred in March 2024 involving a sewage backup that was promptly resolved. Recent 311 calls from 2024 primarily relate to street cleaning and parking issues outside the building, with multiple reports of garbage, debris, and graffiti, though these external matters don't directly impact building conditions. The property has experienced two fire alarm system incidents, both recorded as false alarms with no civilian injuries. The building's age and history suggest ongoing maintenance is required to address typical aging infrastructure challenges, though recent records indicate prompt response to safety and compliance issues when they arise.

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Risk rating

How 2937 26Th 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
64th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 857 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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 48.1%
Moderate concern 37.7%
Severe concern 14.2%
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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2937 26Th St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 21
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
DBI ComplaintMay 20
Peeling paint

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