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2559-2567 San Bruno Ave

Portola, SF 94134 5438045 9 units · 2 fl · 1913

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Portola
Above average
avg 1.8
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Portola average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2559-2567 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 1913
2 or more units
9 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
Units9
Floors2
Year built1913
Total area13,082 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusWelfare
Blocklot5438045
Ownership

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

Owner name
Portola Family Connection C
Mailing address
2565 San Bruno Ave San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
092612

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2565 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
2567 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
2565 A San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
2561 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
2559 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
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Initial analysis

The multi-family residential property at 2559-2567 San Bruno Avenue, located in San Francisco's Portola neighborhood, is a 2-story building constructed in 1913 containing 9 units and commercial space, currently owned by Portola Family Connection C. The building has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements over the past decade, with the most recent being the comprehensive installation of a new fire alarm system completed in August 2023, featuring low-frequency sounders, smoke detectors, and a cellular communicator to meet modern safety codes. Other notable recent improvements include a $168,000 reroofing project completed in 2016, and essential plumbing upgrades including a sewer line and house trap replacement completed in December 2015.

The building has maintained a proactive approach to safety with multiple fire safety enhancements, including the installation of a fire sprinkler system in 2013 and subsequent expansions. The property has experienced regular maintenance activities, such as multiple roofing projects and various plumbing modifications, including a new gas line installation in 2013. While the building has not reported any major internal safety incidents, there have been several recent urban environment challenges in the surrounding area, particularly in late 2024, including instances of graffiti and waste management issues on adjacent public spaces, which were promptly addressed by city services. The property's maintenance record shows consistent attention to infrastructure upkeep and safety compliance, with all major work properly permitted and completed according to regulations.

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Risk rating

How 2559-2567 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
2th percentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 250 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
15%
No DBI
violation
85%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

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 6.7%
Moderate concern 68.6%
Severe concern 24.7%
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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2559-2567 San Bruno Ave event timeline

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

2025
Building Violation (NOV) Jul 28
Building violation
It is the property owners responsibility to be present or direct his/her representative to attend the re-inspection as scheduled on this no…
Building Violation (NOV)Jul 28
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