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2832-2840 San Bruno Ave

Portola, SF 94134 6049005 10 units · 2 fl · 1965

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Portola
Above average
avg 1.8
26
FewerMore

This building has 26 novs (7y), above the Portola average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2832-2840 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 1965
2 or more units
10 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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
Units10
Floors2
Year built1965
Total area7,642 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6049005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Luo Flora & Run Ping
Mailing address
82 Lois Ln San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
071516

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2836 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
2840 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
2832 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
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Initial analysis

The 10-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 2832-2840 San Bruno Ave. in Portola, owned by Luo Flora & Run Ping, has undergone significant renovations and improvements since its construction in 1965. The property completed mandatory soft-story seismic upgrades in 2017 and 2020, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's earthquake safety requirements. Recent improvements include a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade completed in 2024, with additional detections and strobe devices being installed shortly thereafter. The building underwent substantial electrical system improvements in September 2024, with complete sub-panel replacements/relocations in all units and a new house panel installation.

The property has faced recurring maintenance and safety issues over the years, particularly regarding fire safety systems, with multiple violations noted between 2016-2019 for problems with alarms, extinguishers, exits, and sprinkler systems, though records indicate these were generally corrected promptly. Several plumbing and structural improvements have been made, including kitchen remodels in various units, exterior siding replacement, and foundation work. A notable cluster of housing quality issues was reported in 2022, including flooding, ceiling problems, and water leaks, though most complaints were resolved. The building's commercial space (previously a nail salon) was converted to a grocery store in 2021, requiring various ADA compliance upgrades.

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Risk rating

How 2832-2840 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
1th percentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 252 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
13%
No DBI
violation
87%
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.

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement 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 6.9%
Moderate concern 16.0%
Severe concern 77.1%
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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2832-2840 San Bruno Ave event timeline

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

2026
Electrical Permit May 01
Online electrical permit: category 4a: installation of fire warning and controlled devices of up to 2,500 ft². witness test for the fire ansul system.
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Fire ComplaintApr 10
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