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137-139 Girard St

Portola, SF 94134 5925025 2 units · 3 fl · 2009

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 137-139 Girard 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 2009
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built2009
Total area5,467 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5925025
Ownership

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

Owner name
M2 Investment Llc
Mailing address
Lee Mandy 3626 Geary Blvd Ste 204 San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
071219

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137 Girard St, San Francisco, CA 94134
139 Girard St, San Francisco, CA 94134
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 137-139 Girard Street in Portola, owned by M2 Investment LLC, was constructed in 2009 and contains two units. The property has experienced several significant issues, most notably in 2014 when multiple active complaints emerged regarding a cockroach infestation, water damage from an overflowing toilet, potential unauthorized construction work, and various maintenance violations including security concerns and window hardware issues. These problems triggered multiple permit applications, including efforts to both remove and subsequently legalize a ground floor kitchen. More recent improvements include the installation of a solar system in 2016 (completed) featuring 11 roof-mounted panels with a total rating of 2.915kW.

The building underwent substantial construction in 2009, including the installation of a comprehensive fire sprinkler system with 87 heads throughout the building ($15,000 cost) and various interior improvements such as bathroom additions and stair relocations. While the building meets modern safety requirements with its sprinkler system and recently added solar panels, the persistence of multiple active violations (as of 2024) related to building maintenance, security systems, and sanitation suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining the property to optimal standards. The property has also experienced various exterior issues as evidenced by multiple 311 calls in recent years regarding garbage and debris, though these are standard municipal service requests that don't directly reflect on the building's condition.

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Risk rating

How 137-139 Girard 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
89th percentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 28 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 90.1%
Moderate concern 6.5%
Severe concern 3.3%
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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137-139 Girard St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jul 18
Garbage and debris
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