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2473 San Bruno Ave

Portola, SF 94134 5437040 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 Portola
At or below average
avg 1.8
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Portola average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2473 San Bruno Ave 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 1907
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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 built1907
Total area2,560 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5437040
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lim Christina
Mailing address
3018 22nd St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
041310

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential property at 2473 San Bruno Avenue in the Portola neighborhood, owned by Christina Lim, is a two-story flat and store building constructed in 1907. The building has undergone two significant roofing projects, most recently completed in September 2024 at a cost of $14,000. An important infrastructure upgrade was completed in 2004 with the installation of a PG&E underground 200-amp electrical system. A notable housing complaint was filed in May 2000 regarding serious interior issues, including a collapsing bathroom ceiling, mold/mildew on walls, and broken windows, though this complaint was abated by June 2000.

The most recent data from 2024-2025 indicates numerous concerns regarding the property's immediate surroundings, particularly recurring issues with garbage and debris on the street and sidewalk, with multiple reports throughout 2024 indicating ongoing maintenance challenges in the vicinity. While most of these cases were resolved promptly, they suggest a pattern of waste accumulation in the area. In addition to waste management concerns, there was a reported graffiti incident on the commercial portion of the building in September 2024, and a curb defect issue was logged as of December 2024. The historical record shows the building has received regular maintenance attention, as evidenced by the recent roofing work and earlier electrical upgrade, though it's worth noting that the re-roofing permit from 1992 expired without completion according to records.

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Risk rating

How 2473 San Bruno Ave'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
54th percentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 117 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

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 65.8%
Moderate concern 29.9%
Severe concern 4.3%
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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2473 San Bruno Ave event timeline

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

2024
Building Permit Sep 06
Re-roofing
$14,000 · Complete

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