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2 Sadowa St

Oceanview, SF 94112 7112006 2 units · 1 fl · 1910

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Oceanview
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Oceanview average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2 Sadowa 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 1910
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 built1910
Total area3,458 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot7112006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Gentner Survivors Trust
Mailing address
Ernest Keith Gentner, Trust 1249 Drake Ave Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 2 Sadowa Street in the Oceanview neighborhood, owned by the Gentner Survivors Trust, is a single-story structure built in 1910. The building's most significant documented issues occurred in June 2019, when complaints were registered regarding improperly connected rainwater leaders that were reportedly discharging onto the sidewalk, a problem that was noted as also affecting the neighboring property at 8 Sadowa Street. These plumbing-related concerns were officially recorded but the case status remains listed as "Not Active," with no clear indication of resolution in the available records.

The property has generated numerous 311 calls between 2022 and 2024, though these are primarily related to street cleaning and sidewalk maintenance rather than direct building issues. The most recent incidents include calls for garbage and debris removal in January and September 2024, and several reports of loose garbage throughout 2023, all of which have been marked as resolved. These exterior cleaning issues appear to be recurring, with multiple reports in 2023 specifically noting "Other Loose Garbage" on the street or sidewalk adjacent to the property. Additional calls have documented a pavement defect in January 2024 and the removal of a Christmas tree in February 2023, both of which were successfully resolved.

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Risk rating

How 2 Sadowa 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

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
14th percentile

Out of 79 buildings in this neighborhood, 68 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
62%
No DBI
violation
38%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 55.1%
Moderate concern 24.0%
Severe concern 20.9%
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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2 Sadowa St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Apr 09
Garbage and debris
furniture

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