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2831-2833 San Bruno Ave

Portola, SF 94134 5457027 2 units · 2 fl · 1925

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Portola — not a forecast
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 2831-2833 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 1925
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.

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 1925
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area2,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5457027
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
433 Bowdoin St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
October 25, 2007

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2833 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
2831 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building located at 2831-2833 San Bruno Ave in the Portola neighborhood is a 1925 two-story structure with commercial space (Flat & Store) owned by Michelle Yip. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most substantial recent work being a comprehensive windows replacement and kitchen remodel completed in 2021 at a cost of $50,000, which included 13 new windows (four each in the front, back, and side) and various kitchen upgrades. The building's maintenance history shows attention to basic infrastructure needs, including multiple roofing projects (2000 and 2007) and electrical system upgrades, such as an underground service conversion to 100a with two meters completed in 2007 and a 220-volt copier machine outlet installation in 2004. A kitchen remodel was previously completed in 2007, accompanied by necessary electrical (new lighting and receptacles) and plumbing work.

The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues in its immediate vicinity, particularly in 2024-2025, with multiple reports of garbage and debris requiring city intervention (mostly resolving through Recology or Public Works services). There have also been several instances of non-offensive graffiti on and near the property in 2024, with most cases being resolved through city cleaning services, though one graffiti incident from May 2024 remains open as of the latest records. While these external maintenance issues are notable, they primarily affect the property's immediate surroundings rather than the building's internal conditions. A historical review shows one fire-related incident, though it was recorded as a false alarm with no injuries reported. The building appears to be well-maintained from a structural and systems perspective, with no recorded complaints or violations against planning codes or building permits.

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Risk rating

How 2831-2833 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
66thpercentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 87 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
82%
No DBI
violation
18%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Property class (F2)

The assessor's property-class code, which correlates with building type and the violation rates the model expects.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 18%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2831-2833 San Bruno Ave event timeline

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2024
311 Request Sep 09
Garbage and debris
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