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3054 Octavia St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0505013 2 units · 2 fl · 1912

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 Cow Hollow — not a forecast
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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3054 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 1912
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC3
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 1912
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 built1912
Total area13,434 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0505013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Maxine Diresta Trustee 3054 Octavia St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale

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Initial analysis

The 3054 Octavia Street property, located in the Cow Hollow neighborhood, is a two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1912, currently owned by Survivors Trust. The building has undergone significant recent renovations between 2023-2024, including the addition of an ADU on the first floor (completed October 2023), extensive unit remodeling work (completed September 2023), and various major system upgrades. These improvements encompass new fire safety installations (sprinkler systems completed August 2024, monitoring system August 2024), complete rewiring of multiple units (January-February 2024), window replacements, exterior improvements including wood siding replacement, and comprehensive plumbing updates including new HVAC systems (November 2023).

The renovation work has not been without controversy; there were two building complaints filed in 2024 regarding potentially unauthorized work beyond the scope of permits, though these complaints were marked as not active. A series of 311 calls throughout 2024 primarily related to street cleaning and garbage issues outside the building, with one call in August 2024 reporting work beyond permit scope, and the property has experienced two fire incidents related to smoke and medical assistance, neither resulting in civilian injuries. The building's recent work demonstrates substantial infrastructure and safety upgrades, though the renovation period has generated some neighborhood concern regarding construction activity and debris management.

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Risk rating

How 3054 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

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
27thpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 629 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
63%
No DBI
violation
37%
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.

Building size

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 37%
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

3054 Octavia St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 14
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestMay 16
Garbage and debris

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