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247 Pixley St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0515015A 2 units · 2 fl · 1903

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 247 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 1903
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 built1903
Total area1,570 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0515015A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Kum Tai Chan Revocable Trus
Mailing address
Chan Kum Tai Trustee 247 Pixley St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
062415

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 247 Pixley Street in Cow Hollow, owned by the Kum Tai Chan Revocable Trust, is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1903. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the past two decades. Most notably, in 2018, the building received attention for both structural and aesthetic improvements, including dry rot repair and stucco work on the garage and porch, as well as a complete reroofing costing over $10,000. The building underwent substantial renovations in 2004, including window replacements, electrical upgrades (installation of lights, switches, and receptacles), bathroom remodeling, and kitchen improvements in unit 247H, though there was a plumbing work complaint filed in 2008 that was quickly abated.

Recent maintenance records show ongoing care for the building's structure, with some attention needed for an overgrown tree as of July 2024. The property has experienced several parking-related issues on Pixley Street, with multiple citations issued for blocking driveways between 2020 and 2025, and there have been several instances of street cleaning requests in the vicinity, including for debris and waste removal. While these external maintenance issues and street-related concerns are notable, they primarily affect the immediate surroundings rather than the building itself. The property's documented history shows regular maintenance and upgrading of building systems, with no recorded safety violations or significant structural issues beyond typical wear and tear for a century-old building.

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Risk rating

How 247 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
75th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 215 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.

Building age

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

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 78.2%
Moderate concern 13.0%
Severe concern 8.9%
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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