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3010 Octavia St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0505006 6 units · 3 fl · 1963

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 3010 Octavia 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 1963
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1963
Total area6,522 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0505006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Buoncristiani 1990 Trust Th
Mailing address
Romano Buoncristiani 11 Via Navarro Greenbrae CA 94904
Last sale
050500

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Initial analysis

The 6-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 3010 Octavia St in the Cow Hollow neighborhood was constructed in 1963 and is currently owned by the Buoncristiani 1990 Trust Th. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, with the most recent being a comprehensive unit renovation completed in 2024 that included bathroom and kitchen remodeling, electrical rewiring, and plumbing updates with the addition of new laundry facilities at a total cost of $45,000. Notable safety and structural improvements include a completed soft-story retrofit in 2015 (Tier 4) as part of a mandated program, and an updated fire alarm system installation in 2022. The building has experienced recurring fire safety issues in the early 2000s, particularly concerning egress obstructions and items on the fire escape, which were all resolved by 2003.

Historical maintenance records indicate attention to various building systems, including roof replacement in 2001 and both dry rot repair and structural improvements in 1995. More recent improvements include the installation of a sprinkler monitoring system in 2022 and electrical upgrades. The building's most recent routine inspection in 2007 showed no active violations, and while there is currently an open general cleaning issue reported in September 2023, this appears to be related to exterior conditions rather than building maintenance. The property has demonstrated consistent investment in safety and modernization, with all significant violations and complaints having been addressed and resolved in a timely manner through proper channels.

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Risk rating

How 3010 Octavia 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
30th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 603 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
65%
No DBI
violation
35%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 45.3%
Moderate concern 28.6%
Severe concern 26.1%
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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3010 Octavia St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Apr 21
Alarm Systems
311 RequestApr 19
Blocking driveway cite only

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