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2809-2813 San Bruno Ave

Portola, SF 94134 5457030 2 units · 1 fl · 1975

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 2809-2813 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 1975
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 built1975
Total area1,992 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5457030
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lai Gin Yu 2012 Irrevoc Tru
Mailing address
Yu Linda Coon Ling Trustee 175 Somerset St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
121919

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2809 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
2811 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
2813 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
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Initial analysis

The property at 2809-2813 San Bruno Ave is a 1-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1975, currently owned by Lai Gin Yu 2012 Irrevoc Tru, containing 2 units. The building has undergone several significant modifications and improvements over the past decade, with the most recent work completed in 2020 involving interior painting and carpet replacement at a cost of $50,000. A notable event in the building's history was a gas explosion and fire in 2012 that caused moderate damage to the south wall and some floor system issues in the top front area, though the building was unoccupied at the time and undergoing construction. The property has been subject to various code enforcement matters, including multiple instances of vacant commercial storefront violations between 2019-2020, though these issues have since been resolved.

The building's recent improvements demonstrate a focus on safety and modernization, including the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system and monitoring equipment in 2013-2014, bathroom and shower room additions, and electrical system upgrades. The property has maintained active compliance with building codes, with only one fire safety violation recorded in 2016 (regarding sprinklers/standpipe systems) which was promptly corrected. Historical complaints from the 1990s regarding maintenance issues such as leaks, flooding, and mildew appear to have been addressed, as these problems are not present in more recent records. The building's current status shows regular maintenance of public spaces, with several recent 311 calls in 2023-2024 primarily relating to street cleaning and sidewalk maintenance, though these issues are external to the building itself and have generally been resolved promptly.

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Risk rating

How 2809-2813 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
43th percentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 145 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.6%
Moderate concern 20.0%
Severe concern 4.4%
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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2809-2813 San Bruno Ave event timeline

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

2020
Building Permit Jun 18
Interior paint and carpet change. obtaining building permit conditional use approved before.
$50,000 · Complete
DBI ComplaintFeb 12
Vacant commercial storefront2020 registration due 03/05/20 eg

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