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235-239 Pixley St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0515012A 4 units · 2 fl · 1912

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 235-239 Pixley 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
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1912
Total area2,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0515012A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Dinsmore Tamara
Mailing address
239 Pixley St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
031507

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237 Pixley St, San Francisco, CA 94123
239 Pixley St, San Francisco, CA 94123
235 Pixley St, San Francisco, CA 94123
237 A Pixley St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The multi-family residential building at 235-239 Pixley St in Cow Hollow is a two-story, four-unit apartment structure built in 1912 and currently owned by Tamara Dinsmore. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the years, most recently a reroofing project in 2016 costing $10,000. In 2002, a substantial renovation was completed including bathroom remodeling and installation of plumbing and electrical systems for a future kitchen, with a budget of $30,000. The building's maintenance history shows consistent attention to upkeep, though there were some compliance issues in the late 1980s when multiple permits to bring the building into code were filed but ultimately cancelled.

The property has been subject to routine housing inspections, with violations noted in 2007 and 2011 primarily related to fire safety requirements and building identification. These violations, including the need to recharge fire extinguishers and provide gas shutoff tools, were all resolved within a few months of being cited. More recent records show recurring issues with driveway blocking, with multiple citations issued between 2021 and 2024, though these are external enforcement matters rather than direct building concerns. The most recent inspection-related activity was a completed routine inspection in 2005, with no major violations recorded since 2011. The property has also experienced some external issues such as graffiti removal in 2021 and various street cleaning matters, though these are related to public spaces rather than building conditions. A 1996 attempt to legalize a fifth ground floor unit was cancelled, and there are no recorded tenant buyouts or development plans currently associated with the property.

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Risk rating

How 235-239 Pixley 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
43th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 491 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 58.2%
Moderate concern 17.2%
Severe concern 24.6%
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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