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2542 Bryant St

Inner Mission, SF 94110 4208009 2 units · 2 fl · 1924

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Inner Mission — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 2.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Mission average of 2.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2542 Bryant 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 1924
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 1924
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 built1924
Total area2,976 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot4208009
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Robert P. S. Kim Trustee 2544 Bryant St San Francisco CA 94110
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story residential building at 2542 Bryant Street in the Inner Mission, currently owned by Robert P S Kim Living Trust, has a documented history dating back to its 1924 construction. The property has undergone several maintenance and improvement projects, including a completed kitchen renovation in 1984, window updates in 1988, and a reroofing project in 1991, though the latter permit is now expired. The building experienced notable challenges with lead paint safety in 2008, when two separate violations were recorded regarding damaged paint and the need for proper lead hazard containment procedures, though these were abated by May 20, 2008. More recently, in July 2012, a broken front window was documented as a safety concern, though this violation was promptly resolved within four days.

The property has shown consistent issues with driveway access in recent months, with ten separate parking enforcement calls made between August 2024 and December 2024, resulting in several citations being issued and multiple instances where officers were unable to locate the offending vehicles. These recurring incidents suggest ongoing challenges with driveway access management around the property. While the building's interior has not shown any recent documented violations or complaints regarding condition or safety, the pattern of lead paint violations in 2008 and window issues in 2012 indicate there have been historical concerns with building maintenance, though these were addressed at the time.

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Risk rating

How 2542 Bryant 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
68thpercentile

Out of 2380 buildings in this neighborhood, 762 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
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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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The story over time

2542 Bryant St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jun 18
Unit 1-interior remodel for 2nd floor to include remodel bathrooms, bedrooms, and kitchen.
$80,000 · Filed
Planning RecordJun 08
Interior alterations and rear (west) facade exterior alterations

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