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3080 San Bruno Ave

Portola, SF 94134 6122023 3 units · 3 fl · 1988

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 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 3080 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 1988
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 1988
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
May be covered by AB 1482. The building is old enough for the statewide rent cap (5% + regional CPI, capped at 10% per year) and just-cause protection after 12 months of tenancy.

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
Floors3
Year built1988
Total area4,731 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6122023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
1191 Nimitz Dr Daly City CA 94015
Last sale
September 21, 1994

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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 3080 San Bruno Avenue in the Portola neighborhood was constructed in 1988 and has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over its history. Most recently, in June 2019, the property faced multiple fire code violations related to storage in boiler, mechanical & electric rooms, sprinkler obstructions, and improper electrical usage with extension cords, though these were subsequently abated. Prior to this, a concerning pattern of problems emerged in March 2001, when the building was cited for multiple violations including security issues (missing self-closing devices at exterior doors, inadequate door viewers), fire safety concerns (egress obstruction at fire escape, missing fire extinguisher), interior surface damage (broken window panes, damaged walls, floor covering issues), and sanitation problems (garbage receptacle maintenance).

The building's construction history shows proper permits were obtained for its original three-family dwelling construction in March 1987, with some sprinkler system revisions completed later that year, and a street space permit issued in 2011. More recent interactions with city services have primarily involved external issues such as parking violations and street cleaning matters, with the most recent 311 calls in 2024 concerning a collapsed sidewalk (currently open) and various debris removal requests. The building maintains a record of regular housing inspections between 1999-2011, with the most recent known complaints from 2019 regarding electrical safety concerns. While many violations have been addressed through official channels, the concentration of issues in both 2001 and 2019 suggests periods of significant maintenance challenges, particularly regarding fire safety and electrical systems.

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Risk rating

How 3080 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

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
17thpercentile

Out of 255 buildings in this neighborhood, 212 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
54%
No DBI
violation
46%
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

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 46%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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