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2906 Folsom St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 6525001 4 units · 2 fl · 1900

This building has a substantial enforcement record over the last seven years, but recent activity points to a low risk of further maintenance problems 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
16
FewerMore

This building has 16 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 2906 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
4 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 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6525001
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Chris M & Cathy M Giouzelis Po Box 16608 San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
December 06, 2013

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Initial analysis

2906 Folsom Street is a two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by Chris M & Cathy M Giouzelis. The property has undergone significant recent improvements, including comprehensive remodeling of two second-floor units in 2019 ($80,000), installation of skylights and ceiling framing strengthening in common areas (2019), and extensive electrical, plumbing, and heating upgrades completed in late 2024, including the installation of three wall heaters, new plumbing fixtures, and electrical improvements across multiple units. However, there are concerning recent tenant complaints from late 2024 regarding maintenance issues such as leaking sinks, mold and mildew problems, non-functioning heaters, electrical socket issues, and problematic window functionality following renovations.

The building's history includes larger-scale renovation plans from 2014 proposing substantial modifications including horizontal and vertical additions, ADU construction, and garage modifications, though some permits show as "Filed" rather than completed. Multiple housing inspection violations were recorded and abated in 2024, primarily related to safety and maintenance issues such as smoke detector requirements, carbon monoxide detector installation, and various interior repairs. The property has also generated several 311 calls in late 2024 regarding mold, garbage, and debris issues near the property. While the building has completed numerous improvements and met basic housing code requirements, the recent pattern of tenant complaints and maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with property upkeep and resident comfort, particularly following major renovation work.

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Risk rating

How 2906 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
67thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 785 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
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 26%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2906 Folsom St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 14
Add garbage can
Litter Receptacle Maintenance
311 RequestMay 12
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