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2715 San Bruno Ave

Portola, SF 94134 5450035 10 units · 2 fl · 1970

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
17
FewerMore

This building has 17 novs (7y), above the Portola average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2715 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 1970
2 or more units
10 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 1970
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
Units10
Floors2
Year built1970
Total area11,064 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5450035
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Po Box 347300 San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
060818

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Initial analysis

The 10-unit multi-family residential building at 2715 San Bruno Avenue in the Portola neighborhood, owned by 3rd Sylvan LLC, has been in operation since 1970 and is classified as a 2-story apartment building. The property has undergone several significant infrastructure improvements, including the replacement of electrical panels in 2020 and a switch to underground electrical service in 2003, demonstrating efforts to upgrade essential systems. The building experienced a series of maintenance and habitability issues between 2010 and 2017, with documented problems including water leaks, window issues, pest infestations, and heating system complaints. A notable cluster of violations occurred in November 2000, when multiple safety concerns were identified, including fire safety (sprinklers and extinguishers), security (door locks and self-closing devices), and gas utility-related issues; these violations were all abated by January 2001.

Recent data from 2024-2025 shows continued attention to maintenance issues, particularly regarding waste management, with multiple reports of garbage and debris in the vicinity. There have been several complaints about illegal parking in the area, though enforcement responses have generally been unable to validate the violations. A single fire incident related to garbage disposal was recorded, though no civilian injuries were reported. The building's permit history shows regular maintenance activities, including window replacements and code compliance updates, suggesting ongoing attention to property upkeep. While many past habitability issues have been resolved, the frequency of recent garbage-related complaints indicates that waste management remains a recurring concern for the property.

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Risk rating

How 2715 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
3th percentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 247 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 8.5%
Moderate concern 39.1%
Severe concern 52.5%
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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2715 San Bruno Ave event timeline

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2020
Electrical Permit Aug 10
Remove existing fpe 10 panels and replace with new panels
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