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2837-2841 Folsom St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 6521034 3 units · 3 fl · 1908

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
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2837-2841 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 1908
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.

Building characteristics
Units3
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area3,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6521034
Ownership

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

Owner name
Richardo & Gladys Alva Revo
Mailing address
Alva Ricardo & Gladys Ttees 130 Lisbon St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale
042418

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2837 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110
2841 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110
2839 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story apartment building at 2837-2841 Folsom St in San Francisco's Inner Mission was built in 1908 and has undergone several significant renovations and faced various challenges over the years. Most notably, the building experienced a roof fire in March 2016 that caused damage requiring emergency repairs including ceiling repairs and temporary patches, followed by completed reroofing work in August 2016 costing $9,400. In 2017, substantial improvements were made including kitchen remodeling, bathroom updates, electrical system upgrades to 100 amps, and lighting enhancements totaling $28,500. The building has also seen necessary mechanical upgrades, including a 60 BTU furnace installation in 2014 and water heater replacement in 2016.

The property had multiple building violations in early 2014 related to heating, plumbing, and electrical systems, including no heat, water heater issues, electrical problems, and more, though all were abated by July 2014. There is currently an active complaint from January 2023 regarding a possibly illegal bathroom installation and electrical work near a shower. Recent maintenance has focused on addressing graffiti issues, with multiple 311 calls in late 2023 and 2024. The building's systems have received attention from various permits, including an underground power service conversion in 2004 and attic ducting work for furnace installation in 2014. While many of the building's past issues have been resolved through proper permitting and inspections, the structure is over 115 years old and has required ongoing maintenance and upgrades to meet modern standards.

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Risk rating

How 2837-2841 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
37th percentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1499 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
57%
No DBI
violation
43%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 49.0%
Moderate concern 39.9%
Severe concern 11.1%
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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2837-2841 Folsom St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 23
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestApr 15
Garbage and debris

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