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1554 Greenwich St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0503009 3 units · 2 fl · 1924

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 Cow Hollow
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1554 Greenwich 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
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area3,428 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0503009
Ownership

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

Owner name
Yu/Chow Family Trust
Mailing address
Yu Thomas & Chow Jenny Trus 5198 Stone Canyon Drive Castro Valley CA 94552
Last sale
082718

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Initial analysis

The 1554 Greenwich Street property, a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1924 and currently owned by the Yu/chow Family Trust, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over its history. Most notably, in 2007-2009, the building underwent extensive remediation work to address multiple violations including water damage, fire egress obstruction, lead paint hazards, and various interior surface repairs. A concerning episode occurred in 2011 when inspections revealed hazardous conditions including exposed electrical wiring, lead paint concerns, and a broken roof floor. More recently, in 2018, there was a complaint regarding unauthorized construction work beyond the scope of a roof reroofing project, which was completed earlier in 2018 at a cost of $8,000.

The building has also been subject to several permit compliance issues, particularly regarding unauthorized roof access and deck usage, which were officially addressed in 2016 when the deck was removed and access was restricted. The property has faced regulatory scrutiny for illegal short-term rentals, with violations noted for listings on platforms like Airbnb, though this status is now listed as closed-cancelled. In recent months (2024), there have been multiple reports of garbage and debris on the property, as well as several parking enforcement calls regarding blocked driveways, though most of these cases have been resolved or closed.

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Risk rating

How 1554 Greenwich 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
46th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 465 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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Neighborhood location

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 62.4%
Moderate concern 22.5%
Severe concern 15.2%
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

1554 Greenwich St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Feb 06
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJan 17
Blocking driveway cite only

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