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303-307 Columbus Ave

Telegraph Hill, SF 94133 0146030 2 units · 2 fl · 1907

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 Telegraph Hill
At or below average
avg 1.2
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Telegraph Hill average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 303-307 Columbus 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 1907
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
BDWY
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
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area2,634 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0146030
Ownership

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

Owner name
Florese Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Florese Filomena Nevigato & 990 Ringwood Ave Menlo Park CA 94025
Last sale
121701

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303 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
307 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
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Initial analysis

The property at 303-307 Columbus Avenue in Telegraph Hill is a two-story, multi-family residential building with retail space, built in 1907, currently managed by Florese Family Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent major renovation involving a sewer/house trap replacement completed in August 2023. The building has a history of addressing fire safety concerns, with multiple violations related to sprinkler systems, exits, and alarm systems recorded between 2018 and 2024, though all have been marked as abated. There has been consistent maintenance of the ground floor retail space, including a $35,000 renovation in 2015-2016 to update bar equipment and replace storefront windows, along with various plumbing and electrical upgrades to support restaurant operations.

The property has experienced recurring fire safety issues, particularly regarding sprinkler systems and exit maintenance, with violations documented in 2018, 2019, and 2024. Multiple complaints from 2000 regarding access issues were filed with the Disabled Access Division, though these have been resolved. Recent activity at the property includes several parking enforcement calls and graffiti issues in late 2024 through early 2025, indicating ongoing maintenance challenges in the vicinity. The building has undergone various improvements and maintenance work over the years, including backflow device removal in 2018, multiple sink installations in 2016, and extensive electrical upgrades to accommodate restaurant equipment. Planning records indicate the property has operated as a restaurant with no formula retail designation, and recent ABC and Health referrals have recommended approval for the current restaurant use.

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Risk rating

How 303-307 Columbus 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
52th percentile

Out of 684 buildings in this neighborhood, 328 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Property class: apartment building

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Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 79.4%
Moderate concern 16.9%
Severe concern 3.7%
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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303-307 Columbus Ave event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 01
Not offensive
building commercial
311 RequestMay 30
Amplified sound electronics

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