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2742-2746 San Bruno Ave

Portola, SF 94134 6048005 3 units · 2 fl · 1937

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
Above average
avg 1.8
4
FewerMore

This building has 4 novs (7y), above the Portola average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2742-2746 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 1937
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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
Floors2
Year built1937
Total area2,679 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6048005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Xie/Liu Family Trust
Mailing address
Ben Le Xie & Serene Liu, Tr 3835 Anza St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
070302

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2742 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
2744 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
2746 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
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Initial analysis

The Xie/Liu Family Trust property at 2742-2746 San Bruno Ave is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1937 in San Francisco's Portola neighborhood. The building has undergone regular routine housing inspections, with significant historical complaints from 1995-1997 regarding serious maintenance issues, including no heat for an extended period in 1997, water damage, and deteriorating interior conditions. These problems were addressed and closed by 1997-1998. The property has had several permitted repairs and upgrades over the years, including electrical service improvements in 2003, garage repairs in 2002, and a sidewalk permit in 2003. Multiple routine inspections between 1999 and 2010 identified various safety and maintenance requirements, most notably in 2006 when issues with fire safety equipment and gas meter instructions were documented.

Most recently, there are active concerns as of 2024 regarding weather proofing on the building's siding and lead-based paint work practices. There have been multiple reports in late 2024 regarding missing side sewer vent covers, and a paint peeling complaint was filed in July 2024. The building has experienced typical urban issues such as graffiti (including a recent case in October 2023), but these have been promptly addressed. A withdrawn permit from 2006 proposed converting part of the residential space to commercial use, but this work was not completed. The property has maintained basic compliance with building codes since the 1997-1998 period, though the recent violations regarding siding and paint work practices suggest some ongoing maintenance needs.

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Risk rating

How 2742-2746 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
41th percentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 150 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 45.1%
Moderate concern 41.9%
Severe concern 13.1%
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

2742-2746 San Bruno Ave event timeline

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

2024
Building Violation (NOV) Jul 17
Building violation
There was peeling paint noted at the front exterior walls of the building. obtain the services of a lead abatement contractor to remove dam…
Building Violation (NOV)Jul 17
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