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2 Italy Ave

Excelsior, SF 94112 6347021 8 units · 2 fl · 1961

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 Excelsior
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Excelsior average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2 Italy 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 1961
2 or more units
8 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1961
Total area5,664 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6347021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Baldini Family Trust
Mailing address
Bruno Baldini & Michelle L 740 Foothill Drive San Mateo CA 94402
Last sale
012110

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Initial analysis

The two-story, 8-unit multi-family residential building at 2 Italy Ave in Excelsior, owned by the Baldini Family Trust, has undergone several significant safety improvements and maintenance work since its construction in 1961. Most recently, the building received a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade in 2024 (cost: $23,040), including new fire panel installation and low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to meet current safety standards. The building completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit in 2017 (cost: $84,600) as a Tier 3 building, demonstrating compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements.

The property has a documented history of addressing various maintenance and safety issues, particularly between 2005-2006, when multiple window-related dry rot repairs were completed along with reroofing work and garage improvements. The building has experienced recurring fire alarm system issues, with several fire complaints related to the alarm system and four documented false alarms between 2016 and 2019, though these were promptly addressed and classified as "Condition Corrected." While there have been various housing inspection complaints over the years, including concerns about interior conditions, stair safety, and security features, most have been resolved through subsequent permits and improvements. A notable violation in 2006 regarding an illegal workshop in the garage area was addressed, and the building's fire safety systems have been progressively upgraded to maintain compliance with current regulations, including the recent 2024 fire alarm system improvements.

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Risk rating

How 2 Italy 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 337 buildings in this neighborhood, 199 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI 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 46.0%
Moderate concern 24.9%
Severe concern 29.0%
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

2 Italy Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Jul 28
Homelessness and supportive housing
housing homeless request for service
311 RequestJun 11
Garbage and debris

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