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2828 Folsom St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 6520004 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

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 Inner Mission — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2828 Folsom 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
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area3,921 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6520004
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2828 Folsom St Apt 3 San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The building at 2828 Folsom Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission neighborhood is a three-story multi-family residential structure built in 1900, currently owned by the Planiczka Family Living Trust. The property has undergone several significant improvements and faced some challenges over its history. A notable fire incident occurred in 2012, affecting the top floor at the rear of the building, which required $35,000 in repairs and prompted safety-related improvements including weatherproofing and rehabilitation of fire safety features. The building has seen substantial infrastructure upgrades, including a comprehensive horizontal addition in 1998 costing $97,000, the installation of a 13D sprinkler system in 2000, and an electrical service conversion to support three meters in 2004. Recent maintenance includes water heater replacement in 2016 and several roofing improvements, with a complete reroofing project in 2007 costing $16,800.

The property has experienced various regulatory oversight events, including a series of fire safety-related violations in 2015-2016 that required addressing fire extinguisher maintenance, fire proofing, and carbon monoxide alarm installation. A 2012 Housing Inspection Services routine inspection determined the building to be unsafe, though this status was resolved by 2013. The building's security and safety features have been periodically scrutinized, with violations in 2002 regarding deadlatch locks and fire extinguisher requirements, all of which were subsequently abated. More recently, in 2022, there was a complaint about early morning construction activities, though this was resolved quickly. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to structural and safety improvements, with most permits receiving "Complete" status, indicating successful project completion. The property's location has generated several parking-related complaints (2017-2022) regarding blocked bicycle lanes in the vicinity, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 2828 Folsom 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
43rdpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1357 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
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Neighborhood location

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 40%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2828 Folsom St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Feb 21
Parking on sidewalk
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