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2749 San Bruno Ave

Portola, SF 94134 5450033 8 units · 2 fl · 1962

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model predicts continuing maintenance failures over the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Portola — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.8
16
FewerMore

This building has 16 novs (7y), above the Portola average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2749 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 1962
2 or more units
8 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1962
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units8
Floors2
Year built1962
Total area9,450 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5450033
Ownership

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

Mailing address
1418 34th Ave San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The McLaren Apartments Group owns this 8-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building located at 2749 San Bruno Avenue in Portola. Built in 1962, the property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects, including a window replacement project in 2005 valued at $18,000, an underground electrical conversion in 2006, and multiple roofing works in 1993. The building experienced a substantial cluster of fire safety violations in 2001, all of which were abated by June of that year, including issues with fire extinguishers, roof deck safety, door security, and laundry room ventilation. More recent concerns include a 2022 laundry room water leak affecting electrical appliances, fire escape stair concerns, and issues with parking management. The property has maintained some recurring maintenance issues, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding graffiti, sidewalk conditions, and debris management.

The building's documented history indicates ongoing challenges with maintenance in common areas and adherence to fire safety requirements. A significant number of violations were recorded in 2006 regarding fire systems, including fire alarm maintenance, fire door maintenance, and sprinkler valve security, all of which were subsequently closed. More recently, a fire extinguisher-related violation was issued in April 2022 and marked as abated. The property has seen multiple complaints about common area conditions, including cleanliness and maintenance issues, particularly during 2018-2022, with some concerns still marked as active in 2022. The building underwent a complete electrical upgrade with a 400-amp single-phase underground conversion in 2006, representing a significant infrastructure improvement. Recent 311 calls (2024) indicate ongoing issues with graffiti and debris management around the property and the immediate vicinity, though many cases have been resolved.

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Risk rating

How 2749 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
4thpercentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 245 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
16%
No DBI
violation
84%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 84%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2749 San Bruno Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 17
Tow away
faded on ground
DBI ComplaintJun 11
Date last observed: 10-jun-26; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling plumbing leak; plumbing installation without permit; insects/rodents; disabled acc: doors;

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