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2621 San Jose Ave

Oceanview, SF 94112 7063028 2 units · 2 fl · 1912

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Oceanview — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Oceanview average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2621 San Jose 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 1912
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 1912
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
Floors2
Year built1912
Total area1,524 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot7063028
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Julian Patricia G Trustee 2621 San Jose Ave San Francisco CA 94112
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The property at 2621 San Jose Ave is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Oceanview and built in 1912, currently owned by the Patricia G Julian Living Trust. The building has undergone several significant renovations over the years, with the most substantial work occurring between 2013-2015 when new bathrooms were added and existing bathrooms were upgraded, along with associated plumbing and electrical work including new windows in bedrooms and various bathroom fixtures. These improvements, with an approximate cost of $40,328, were completed following a series of violations and abatement proceedings initiated in 2013 regarding an unauthorized horizontal addition at the rear of the property. The violation case, which included multiple Notice of Violation letters and a director hearing in March 2014, was ultimately resolved in March 2015 through a variance approval that legalized the rear yard alteration.

The building has experienced recurring sewer issues, with documented backups occurring in December 2019, November 2020, March 2022, and most recently in December 2023, suggesting an ongoing plumbing challenge. Other maintenance records show the building received a new roof in 1994-1995, and various structural repairs to stairs, siding, roofing, and footings were permitted in 1995, though some permits from this period expired. Recent 311 calls near the property have mostly been regarding street-related issues such as parking violations and tree maintenance, with the most recent being reports of abandoned vehicles in September 2024. The property's historical records demonstrate a pattern of necessary maintenance and upgrades, particularly focusing on bathroom improvements and addressing building code compliance issues, while also highlighting persistent sewer system challenges that have required multiple interventions over the years.

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Risk rating

How 2621 San Jose 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

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
41stpercentile

Out of 79 buildings in this neighborhood, 47 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
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 25%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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