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2308 San Bruno Ave

Portola, SF 94134 5857004 3 units · 3 fl · 1966

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 2308 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 1966
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1966
Total area4,207 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot5857004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ear Phalla & Hout Sok
Mailing address
44 Dunsmuir St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
102819

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Initial analysis

2308 San Bruno Avenue is a three-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building located in the Portola neighborhood of San Francisco, built in 1966 and owned by Ear Phalla & Hout Sok. The property has undergone significant renovations and improvements over the past five years, including substantial modifications in 2020-2021 that involved comprehensive bathroom and bedroom remodeling, kitchen relocation, and additions to the third floor, with a permitted cost of $168,000. The building underwent major safety improvements in 2019, including the installation of a new sprinkler system with monitoring for the ground floor, and the replacement of the entire electrical system with a new 100-amp subpanel. Earlier renovations in 2018 focused on updating unit interiors, including kitchen and bathroom improvements, window replacements, and addressing dry rot issues.

The building has a history of maintenance and habitability issues, particularly evident in 2017 when multiple complaints were filed regarding heating problems, plumbing issues, and interior damage, though these were subsequently resolved. Earlier violations from 2001 related to fire safety and security requirements were also abated. Two tenant buyouts occurred in early 2020, one for $45,000 involving 4 tenants and another for $32,500 involving 1 tenant. The property has been subject to regular routine inspections, and while several 311 service requests were logged in recent years (2020-2024), these primarily relate to exterior maintenance and street conditions rather than building-specific issues. The most recent building permit activity suggests ongoing interest in property improvements, with the latest work involving electrical system updates and sprinkler system modifications in 2019, followed by unit-specific renovations in 2020-2021.

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Risk rating

How 2308 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
54th percentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 117 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 58.9%
Moderate concern 33.6%
Severe concern 7.6%
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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2308 San Bruno Ave event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Aug 24
Parking on sidewalk
Grey - Lexus - 0
Planning ProjectMay 24
Site permit: no State or Local Program: state

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