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250-252 Burrows St

Portola, SF 94134 5980013E 3 units · 2 fl · 1925

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Portola — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.8
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 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 250-252 Burrows 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 1925
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.

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 1925
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1925
Total area3,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot5980013E
Ownership

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

Mailing address
272 Hale St San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
November 21, 2012

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250 Burrows St, San Francisco, CA 94134
252 Burrows St, San Francisco, CA 94134
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 250-252 Burrows Street in the Portola neighborhood, built in 1925 and owned by Wu Zhaochu & Huang Xuezhen, has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple compliance issues in recent years. Most notably, there are current active code violations from 2023 regarding an unpermitted awning at the back stairs and unauthorized garage room partitions, though the owners took steps to address related violations in early 2024. The property has seen substantial improvements, particularly in 2017, when major renovations were completed including bathroom additions, kitchen remodeling, and comprehensive electrical and plumbing upgrades including a new 200-amp service, furnace replacement, and bathroom additions costing approximately $438,800. Historical compliance history reveals several resolved violations, including a 2004 complaint about exterior stairs and security features, and multiple 2021-2022 complaints regarding unauthorized room modifications.

Most recently, in January 2025, the area around the property has experienced several reports of abandoned items and garbage, though these issues appear to be street and sidewalk-related rather than directly tied to the building's maintenance. The property's maintenance record shows periodic routine inspections and prompt responses to plumbing issues, as evidenced by timely repairs to sinks in 2017. While the building has undergone significant modernization efforts, particularly during the 2017 renovations, the presence of multiple active compliance issues in recent years suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining adherence to building codes. The property has maintained basic building systems through various upgrades, including new electrical service, plumbing systems, and HVAC improvements, though the active code violations regarding recent modifications indicate some ongoing challenges with maintaining proper permits for modifications.

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Risk rating

How 250-252 Burrows 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

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
21stpercentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 201 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
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 43%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

250-252 Burrows St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 02
Other illegal parking
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 26
Abandoned vehicle

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