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154-156 Pixley St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0516027A 2 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 154-156 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
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 built1912
Total area1,750 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0516027A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mathison Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Mathison Ruth K H Ttee 154 Pixley St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
061010

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154 Pixley St, San Francisco, CA 94123
156 Pixley St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The property at 154-156 Pixley Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Cow Hollow, built in 1912 and currently owned by the Mathison Family Trust. The building's maintenance and improvement history shows regular upkeep, with the most recent significant renovation occurring in 2021 when Unit 1 underwent a bathroom remodel totaling $12,000, including waterproofing, new fixtures, and electrical work, with plumbing modifications also connected to this project. Prior major work included a $50,000 repair in 2004 addressing dry rot damage and the installation of retrofit windows in the front unit. The late 1990s saw substantial improvements including a kitchen remodel and electrical upgrades, though two permits from this period ultimately expired.

Of particular note is a series of excessive noise complaints filed in January 2025, which remain open as of the current date. The property has experienced several maintenance issues in the surrounding area, including reports of abandoned vehicles, illegal parking, and sidewalk blockage, with the most recent cases involving garbage and debris removal in late 2024. Historical records show minimal safety concerns, with only one documented fire-related incident involving smoke or odor removal with no civilian injuries reported. The building's permit history demonstrates regular maintenance and modernization efforts by the ownership, with proper permitting and inspection processes being generally followed.

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Risk rating

How 154-156 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
76th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 207 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.

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.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.6%
Moderate concern 12.1%
Severe concern 6.3%
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

154-156 Pixley St event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Nov 17
Install new fixtures for a new bathroom in basement
Issued
Plumbing PermitNov 17
Replace/install new furnace in basement/1st floor

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