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2901-2905 San Bruno Ave

Portola, SF 94134 5458020 4 units · 3 fl · 1926

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. 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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2901-2905 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 1926
2 or more units
4 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 1926
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1926
Total area6,375 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5458020
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Belen-bautista Geronima S T 350 Elm St San Mateo CA 94401
Last sale
August 18, 2015

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2901 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
2905 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
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Initial analysis

The three-story mixed-use building at 2901-2905 San Bruno Avenue, constructed in 1926, consists of four residential units and commercial space, currently owned by Geronima S Belen-bautista L. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including electrical upgrades with a 200-amp underground conversion completed in 2004, multiple roofing projects (1988 and 1997), and sidewalk repairs in 2002. A notable building violation occurred in 2008 when unauthorized construction work was performed inside the commercial space, though this was promptly addressed and abated within three months. The building experienced several fire safety incidents between 2006 and 2023, primarily related to alarm system malfunctions and kitchen-related events, but none resulted in civilian injuries or significant damage.

Recently, the property has faced ongoing cleanliness challenges, with multiple 311 calls in late 2024 and early 2025 regarding garbage, debris, and abandoned furniture on or near the property. These issues have been documented as either "Resolved" or "No Work Needed" by city services, though one graffiti incident reported in January 2025 remains open. While the building's permit history shows proper processing of many improvements, one commercial space remodeling attempt in 1994 was cancelled, and two roofing permits from 1988 and 1997 expired without record of completion. The property's documented history suggests regular maintenance activity, though the recent spate of cleanliness concerns indicates attention may be needed to address this ongoing issue.

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Risk rating

How 2901-2905 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
13thpercentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 222 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
47%
No DBI
violation
53%
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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 53%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2901-2905 San Bruno Ave event timeline

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