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2401 Ocean Ave

Ingleside Terrace, SF 94127 6902001 2 units · 1 fl · 1923

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 Ingleside Terrace
At or below average
avg 0.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Ingleside Terrace average of 0.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2401 Ocean Ave 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 1923
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC1
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
Units2
Floors1
Year built1923
Total area1,180 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot6902001
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kenneth A & Noelle M Bianch
Mailing address
Bianchi Kenneth A & Noelle 2425 Oakdale Rd Hillsborough CA 94010
Last sale
050500

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Initial analysis

2401 Ocean Avenue is a two-unit, one-story multi-family residential building located in the Ingleside Terrace neighborhood, built in 1923 and currently owned by Kenneth A & Noelle M Bianch. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, with significant work including reroofing projects completed in 1990 and 2005 (costing $9,450), exterior landing slab and handrail replacement in 1993, and termite repair in 1991. The property has experienced several fire-related incidents, though none resulted in injuries or significant damage - these include multiple false alarms, smoke detector activations, and one recorded building fire with unintentional ignition. Historical fire complaints from 2016 indicated issues with weeds, grass, combustible materials, and one unidentified violation, though most were resolved promptly.

More recent concerns primarily involve structural and safety violations recorded between 2023-2024 at an adjacent address (105-139 Aptos Ave), including issues with emergency lighting, sprinkler system maintenance, exit path obstructions, and electrical conditions, all referred for hearing. The building has a documented history of pest infestation with termite treatment in 1991 and various repair works throughout the years. A notable tenant buyout occurred in October 2023 at a nearby address (60 Mercedes Way) with 2 tenants receiving $27,645. Recent municipal service requests from January 2025 indicate several ongoing local issues, including garbage overflow, street light problems, pavement defects, and street cleaning concerns, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 2401 Ocean Ave'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
60th percentile

Out of 5 buildings in this neighborhood, 2 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.0%
Moderate concern 12.7%
Severe concern 6.3%
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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The story over time

2401 Ocean Ave event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Mar 07
Encampment
Encampment
311 RequestFeb 28
Garbage and debris

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