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3001-3003 Octavia St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0506005C 2 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 3001-3003 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 1924
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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 built1924
Total area2,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0506005C
Ownership

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

Owner name
One Cottage Mount Llc
Mailing address
Miks Crystal Jean 2966 20Th Ave San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
072820

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3001 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94123
3003 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story residential building at 3001-3003 Octavia Street in Cow Hollow, owned by One Cottage Mount Llc, has undergone significant renovations and maintenance since its construction in 1924. In 2015, the property underwent extensive improvements including a complete interior remodel of both units with new kitchens and bathrooms ($48,500), installation of 30 new windows ($15,000), replacement of rear stairs for additional egress ($7,000), complete rewiring of both units, and plumbing upgrades including new water heaters and laundry facilities. These renovations generated some neighborhood concern, as evidenced by a building complaint regarding dust and debris during construction in June 2015, though this issue was eventually resolved.

More recent records from 2024 show a pattern of parking-related issues near the property, with multiple complaints about driveway blocking resulting in several citations, though enforcement officers were often unable to locate the offending vehicles. Two excessive noise complaints were filed in October 2024 and remain open as of the latest records. The building's maintenance history shows attention to essential systems, including a complete reroofing in 1997 and furnace replacements in 2007, indicating regular upkeep of major infrastructure. The most recent significant building improvement was the window replacement project in 2015, which adhered to the building's original design specifications and received proper permits.

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Risk rating

How 3001-3003 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
73th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 232 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.8%
Moderate concern 10.0%
Severe concern 8.1%
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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The story over time

3001-3003 Octavia St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Mar 14
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestJan 31
Blocking driveway cite tow

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