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277-287 Pixley St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0515041 8 units · 2 fl · 1906

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 277-287 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 1906
2 or more units
8 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.

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 1906
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
Units8
Floors2
Year built1906
Total area4,368 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0515041
Ownership

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

Mailing address
2214 Greenwich St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
October 02, 1995

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279 Pixley St, San Francisco, CA 94123
281 Pixley St, San Francisco, CA 94123
277 Pixley St, San Francisco, CA 94123
285 Pixley St, San Francisco, CA 94123
283 Pixley St, San Francisco, CA 94123
287 Pixley St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The 2-story, 8-unit apartment building at 277-287 Pixley Street in Cow Hollow, owned by New California Land Company and constructed in 1906, has undergone several significant improvements over the past decade, with the most notable being a completed soft-story retrofit in 2018 costing $104,000 to enhance seismic safety. The building experienced water damage and mold issues in 2015, particularly affecting the garage area, which required remediation and repairs to approximately 384 square feet of drywall, along with the replacement of windows and a bathroom fan. This period also saw some unauthorized renovations that resulted in building violations, including unpermitted kitchen and window work, though these issues were subsequently addressed.

The property has a documented history of maintenance and improvement work, including window replacements, electrical upgrades (sub-panel installation), and bathroom remodels between 2011-2015. A routine inspection in 2011 revealed fire proofing issues that were promptly addressed. More recent maintenance issues have primarily been related to exterior upkeep, with complaints in 2016 regarding mold on wood siding and in 2015 concerning paint preparation work that affected surrounding areas. The building's location has experienced multiple parking enforcement issues in 2023-2024, with several citations issued for sidewalk blocking and driveway obstructions, though these are not directly related to the building's structural or maintenance conditions. Recent 311 calls (in 2023-2024) primarily concern street cleaning and parking enforcement rather than building-specific issues, suggesting improved property maintenance in recent years compared to the more problematic period of 2015-2016.

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Risk rating

How 277-287 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

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
29thpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 611 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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building age

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

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

277-287 Pixley St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 03
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestMar 06
Toters left out 24x7

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