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2850 Harrison St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 6522011 2 units · 1 fl · 1908

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more in the next 12 months. Read the records below before you sign. Ask which issues were resolved, get repair commitments in writing, and inspect the unit yourself.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Mission — not a forecast
Above average
avg 2.7
8
FewerMore

This building has 8 novs (7y), above the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2850 Harrison 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
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units2
Floors1
Year built1908
Total area2,016 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot6522011
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2850 Harrison St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale
August 01, 1991

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Other SF properties this owner holds, with a risk rating for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2850 Harrison Street in the Inner Mission, owned by Katharine H Blackwell, is a 1-story flats/duplex structure built in 1908. The building's permit history shows three significant permits: a reroofing project completed in 2009 at a cost of $5,675, and two expired permits from 1991 - one for the addition of a second unit to the basement including a bathroom, kitchen, and two bedrooms, and another for plaster repair. A notable building complaint was filed in November 2004 regarding serious plumbing issues, including water leaks from the bathroom affecting the unit below and an unusable bathroom, though this complaint was marked as not active by December 2004.

The property has experienced recurring issues with street cleaning and general maintenance in the immediate vicinity, according to multiple 311 calls between 2017 and 2024. These include six reports of loose garbage or debris (most recently in August 2024), three general cleaning cases, two hazardous material incidents (glass found in May 2024), a defaced street cleaning sign (November 2022), and one sewage vent issue resolved in October 2021. While many of these street cleaning cases were resolved promptly, they suggest ongoing external maintenance challenges in the building's immediate surroundings.

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Risk rating

How 2850 Harrison 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
65thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 833 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
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Neighborhood location

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Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 28%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

2850 Harrison St event timeline

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2026
Building Violation (NOV) Feb 23 Serious
Building violation
In all areas where paint has been removed or is weathered or missing, prep and repaint in all areas requiring weatherproofing such as wood,…
Building Violation (NOV)Feb 23
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