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2847 Folsom St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 6521032 6 units · 3 fl · 1964

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 Inner Mission
At or below average
avg 2.6
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2847 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 1964
2 or more units
6 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.

Building characteristics
Units6
Floors3
Year built1964
Total area3,954 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6521032
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ealing Llc
Mailing address
C/o Thomas Young 77 Van Ness Ave #1101-1104 San Francisco CA 94102
Last sale
022618

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Initial analysis

The three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building at 2847 Folsom Street in San Francisco's Inner Mission, owned by Ealing LLC, has undergone significant recent improvements while maintaining compliance with city requirements. Built in 1964, this apartment building successfully completed its Mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program requirements (Tier 4) as of April 2023, which included the installation of new steel framing, plywood sheathing, and shearwalls in the garage area in 2018 at a cost of $67,000 to improve earthquake safety. Between 2018 and 2023, substantial additions and upgrades were completed, including the construction of two new ADUs in 2018, installation of a fire sprinkler system in 2020-2022 ($18,000), fire alarm system upgrades in 2022 ($21,000), and a significant electrical service upgrade with a new 400-amp service in 2023.

The building's recent history indicates active maintenance and compliance with safety requirements, including the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and monitoring modules for the fire system in 2022 to meet current fire codes. Regular inspections and routine maintenance have been documented through various permits, including kitchen remodels in all units (2006-2007) and conversion from overhead to underground utilities (2004). While the building has experienced recurring issues with graffiti between late 2023 and 2024, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls, these have been addressed promptly by city services. The property has maintained good standing with housing inspections, with only routine and safety-related citations, all of which have been resolved, most recently the soft story compliance issue which was abated in 2023.

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Risk rating

How 2847 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

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
62th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 904 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
70%
No DBI
violation
30%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 46.7%
Moderate concern 32.4%
Severe concern 20.8%
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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2847 Folsom St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Jun 14
Parking on sidewalk
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