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2837-2841 Folsom St

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

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 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.

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 1908
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 built1908
Total area3,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6521034
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Alva Ricardo & Gladys Ttees 130 Lisbon St San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale

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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

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
36thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 1523 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
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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 43%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2837-2841 Folsom St event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Jul 13
Residence leaves gray mini truck license plate 01517n1 on the side of house. it is blocking whole width of area, in case of fire no one can get out that way.
Housing Inspection Services
311 RequestJul 12
Inadequately maintained building exterior

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