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2950 San Bruno Ave

Portola, SF 94134 6121007 2 units · 1 fl · 1940

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 2950 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 1940
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units2
Floors1
Year built1940
Total area2,177 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6121007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mei Bin Teng & Kuang Shan S
Mailing address
Bin Teng Mei 2950 San Bruno Ave San Francisco CA 94134
Last sale
091004

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Initial analysis

The property at 2950 San Bruno Ave in the Portola neighborhood is a one-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1940, currently owned by Mei Bin Teng & Kuang Shan S. The building has undergone several significant modifications and faced multiple regulatory issues over its history. In 2010, the property was subject to a violation notice regarding unauthorized modifications, including the infill of lightwells and installation of new property line windows, which led to a building permit (completed in 2010) to legalize the infill of an existing lightwell at the rear unit. Prior improvements include a 2003 electrical upgrade converting overhead service to underground with a new 100-amp panel, and in 1998 a reroofing project (permit expired).

More recently, there was a complaint filed in 2022 regarding unpermitted renovation work at the unit, though this complaint is currently noted as not active. Between October 2024 and January 2025, the property experienced multiple incidents of garbage and debris issues requiring municipal intervention, with at least eight reports of waste requiring cleanup, primarily involving yard waste, loose garbage, and some electronic items. The most recent documented issues involve a parking complaint (January 2025), and there was a graffiti incident involving a street lamp pole that was resolved by city crews in August 2024. While the building has had its share of violations and maintenance issues, many of the most significant regulatory matters appear to have been resolved through proper permitting and compliance procedures.

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Risk rating

How 2950 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
34th percentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 168 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 61.8%
Moderate concern 30.4%
Severe concern 7.9%
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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2950 San Bruno Ave event timeline

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

2022
DBI Complaint Aug 09
Complaint for 2954 san bruno ave. work without permit. renovating the whole unit.
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