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2-12 Hale St

Portola, SF 94134 5880024 6 units · 2 fl · 1895

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 2-12 Hale St 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 1895
2 or more units
6 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units6
Floors2
Year built1895
Total area3,900 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5880024
Ownership

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

Owner name
C&Z Investment Llc
Mailing address
125 Lucca Dr South San Francisco CA 94080
Last sale
052918

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Included addresses

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6 Hale St, San Francisco, CA 94134
2360 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
2 Hale St, San Francisco, CA 94134
12 Hale St, San Francisco, CA 94134
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Initial analysis

The two-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 2-12 Hale Street in Portola, built in 1895 and currently owned by C&Z Investment LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most concerning are two recent plumbing incidents in September 2023, where multiple complaints were filed regarding a broken sewer line and water intrusion, though the plumbing repair work was subsequently completed in September 2023. The building has undergone various maintenance improvements, including a reroofing project completed in 2017 costing $12,500, and some unit-specific repairs such as bathroom renovations in Unit 4 (2017) and sewer line replacement in 2023.

The property has a documented history of sanitation and maintenance violations, particularly between 2015-2017, including issues with garbage receptacles and multiple interior surface problems such as water damage, damaged ceilings, and kitchen cabinetry concerns. A notable cluster of violations related to interior surfaces was documented in February 2017, including potential lead paint hazards. There were also some fire safety concerns documented in May 2020, with multiple fire code violations related to extinguishers and electrical safety, though these were subsequently abated. Recent activity at the property includes several 311 calls from January 2025 regarding graffiti, noise, and garbage issues, indicating ongoing maintenance challenges. The building's age and history of maintenance issues suggest that while some repairs and improvements have been made, there may be periodic concerns regarding building upkeep and resident amenities.

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Risk rating

How 2-12 Hale St'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
22th percentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 199 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 32.2%
Moderate concern 50.0%
Severe concern 17.8%
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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The story over time

2-12 Hale St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 30
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestMay 22
Garbage and debris

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