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3022-3026 Octavia St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0505008 3 units · 3 fl · 1908

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 3022-3026 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 1908
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
Floors3
Year built1908
Total area3,003 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0505008
Ownership

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

Owner name
Sam Shu Sum Ma & Lai Chun M
Mailing address
Sam Shu Sum Ma & Lai Chun M 3022 Octavia St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
032806

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3026 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94123
3024 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94123
3022 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The three-unit residential building at 3022-3026 Octavia Street in Cow Hollow, constructed in 1908, has undergone several important improvements and maintenance work over the past two decades. Most recently, in 2022, a hallway bathroom remodel was completed, including both plumbing and electrical work, at a cost of $10,000. The building has seen significant energy efficiency upgrades, including a comprehensive window replacement project in 2013 involving 11 energy-efficient windows in the rear bedrooms, and earlier improvements such as kitchen remodeling with new outlets in 2010. Major systems upgrades include a complete electrical rewiring and service upgrade in 2004, and a garage door operator installation in 2005.

The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, including a reroofing project in 2011 and various bathroom remodels in different units. Historical violations from 2001-2007, which included issues with self-closing doors, garbage receptacles, and water heater room ventilation, were all promptly addressed and abated. The property recently had some exterior infrastructure concerns, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding driveway blockages and pavement defects, though most parking enforcement calls have been resolved through citations. Notably, there was a significant safety improvement made when required second egress stairs were rebuilt for the three-unit building, demonstrating attention to life-safety requirements.

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Risk rating

How 3022-3026 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
80th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 172 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Building age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.1%
Moderate concern 19.4%
Severe concern 12.5%
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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3022-3026 Octavia St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Aug 15
311 service request
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