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2541 San Bruno Ave

Portola, SF 94134 5438032 2 units · 1 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 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 2541 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 1922
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
Floors1
Year built1922
Total area1,362 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5438032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Nancy I Wei Trust
Mailing address
Nancy I Wei, Trustee 1842 30Th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
042600

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Initial analysis

The two-unit mixed-use building at 2541 San Bruno Avenue, owned by the Nancy I Wei Trust, was constructed in 1922 and currently stands as a single-story building with flat and store configurations. The property has undergone several significant commercial modifications over the past decade, most notably the establishment of a beverage-to-go shop in 2013 (completed with $8,000 in improvements) which included the installation of various beverage equipment, and subsequent plumbing and electrical upgrades in 2014-2015 for tea service including grease interceptors and comprehensive electrical modifications. More recently, in 2022, the building underwent accessibility improvements in compliance with the Accessible Business Entry Program.

The property has experienced some maintenance and compliance challenges in recent years. In 2024, there were multiple reports of construction-related noise complaints filed through 311 services, though these were later listed as "Not Active." Additionally, there has been a pattern of garbage and debris complaints throughout 2024, with several cases requiring attention from Street and Environmental Services. A cancelled building permit from 1997 indicates a previously proposed horizontal addition to the rear of the building, though this work was never executed. The property also has records of two approved parking space elimination proposals, suggesting a reduction in available parking through Planning Department review.

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Risk rating

How 2541 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
45th percentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 140 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

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 59.7%
Moderate concern 36.0%
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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2541 San Bruno Ave event timeline

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

2024
DBI Complaint Mar 26
This building under construction making very loud noise at the night time. sometimes after 12 am.(311 sr 18040907)construction starts at the night time, sometimes making really loud noise, our family members all can't sleep well because that loud noise come from 2574 san bruno ave. i also asked my neighbors they said that noise makes them cannot sleep as well and it?s non stop until the midnight every night(sometimes after 12am still working). they have been constructing for a while now and the noises are extremely disruptive particularly at the night time.(additional 311 sr 18044380)
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