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2501-2509 Bay Shore Blvd

Little Hollywood, SF 94134 5100007 3 units · 2 fl · 1934

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 Little Hollywood
At or below average
avg 0.0
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Little Hollywood average of 0.0.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2501-2509 Bay Shore Blvd 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 1934
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
M1
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 built1934
Total area4,169 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5100007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Brahmabuta K Swami Sep Prpt
Mailing address
Swami Brahmabuta K Trustee 800 Helman Ln Cotati CA 94931
Last sale
090409

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

All street addresses sharing this blocklot that are covered by this report.

447 A Visitacion Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
447 Visitacion Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
2505 Bay Shore Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94134
2509 Bay Shore Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94134
2501 Bay Shore Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94134
445 Visitacion Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
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Initial analysis

The property at 2501-2509 Bay Shore Boulevard is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1934, currently owned by Brahmabuta K Swami Sep Prpt. The building has experienced significant maintenance and habitability issues, with active violations from 2018 including multiple sanitation concerns (cockroach and rodent infestations), plumbing problems (sink and bathtub repairs needed), water damage, and heating system deficiencies. These violations, documented in multiple complaints, have resulted in several repair orders through building permits, including window repairs, water damage remediation, and pest elimination work with a cost of $3,000 in 2018. The property has also faced electrical and heating system challenges, with permits issued in late 2018 for wall-mounted gas furnace installation and baseboard heater power supply.

Earlier history shows the building has undergone various modifications and faced several compliance issues, including unauthorized construction and use as an illegal night club (2021 complaint). The property saw electrical system upgrades in 2005 and underwent unit verification work in 2010 to document its three residential units on the second and third floors. A troubling pattern of water-related issues emerged in 2019, with multiple complaints regarding water leakage affecting multiple units and electrical systems. The building experienced security and structural maintenance concerns as evidenced by multiple active violations, and more recent complaints in 2025 suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, including reports of garbage accumulation, graffiti, and open code violations requiring attention.

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Risk rating

How 2501-2509 Bay Shore Blvd'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
29th percentile

Out of 7 buildings in this neighborhood, 5 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 62.5%
Moderate concern 30.1%
Severe concern 7.4%
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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2501-2509 Bay Shore Blvd event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 26
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestFeb 26
Parking on sidewalk

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