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240 Woolsey St

Portola, SF 94134 6050029 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Portola — not a forecast
Above average
avg 1.8
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Portola average of 1.8.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 240 Woolsey 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 1900
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 1900
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area1,515 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6050029
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Busuttil Charles S & Dolore 505 Hazel Ave San Bruno CA 94066
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 240 Woolsey Street in Portola, owned by Charles S & Dolores K Busut, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900. The property has experienced recurring maintenance and safety issues over the past decade, with the most pressing concerns documented in 2023-2024. Active complaints from October 2024 and July 2024 highlight serious deficiencies including lack of heating, absence of carbon monoxide and smoke detectors, stairway safety concerns, broken windows, damaged walls, and plumbing issues. A pattern of heating system failures is evident, with similar complaints recorded in 2015 and 2000. The building underwent re-roofing work in 2017, costing $10,500, but this appears to be one of the few positive maintenance records in recent years.

The property has faced multiple housing code violations, particularly in February 2000, when inspectors found issues including mold/mildew on ceilings, floor covering problems, unsafe stairs, inadequate lighting, heating failures, damaged walls, and broken windows. These violations were officially abated by March 2000, but many of these same issues have re-emerged in recent complaints. Fire safety concerns were also noted in mid-2024, with multiple fire code violations that were allegedly corrected by November 2024. The building's history includes several 311 calls regarding the property, particularly regarding garbage and debris issues on the surrounding street. There were two tenant buyouts recorded at 551 Brussels Street in 2018, each for $30,000 involving five tenants, though this is a separate address and not directly related to the conditions at 240 Woolsey Street.

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Risk rating

How 240 Woolsey 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
40thpercentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 153 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
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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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 30%
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

240 Woolsey St event timeline

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

2024
Building Violation (NOV) Oct 28 Serious
Building violation
This statement applies to all work areas, exterior and interior, where painted surfaces are affected. disturbing lead based paint can be ex…
Building Violation (NOV)Oct 28
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