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126 Pixley St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0516031 4 units · 13 fl · 1885

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 126 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 1885
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
Floors13
Year built1885
Total area2,641 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0516031
Ownership

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

Owner name
126 Pixley Street Associate
Mailing address
150 Nellen Ave #250 Corte Madera CA 94925
Last sale
020718

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Initial analysis

126 Pixley Street is a historic two-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1885 in the Cow Hollow neighborhood, currently managed by 126 Pixley Street Associates and containing four units. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, with the most recent substantial renovation occurring in 2017, including a kitchen remodel with new cabinets, electrical upgrades, and plumbing work costing $16,000. Earlier improvements include the 2015 replacement of two front windows, one door, and front siding with 1 x 10 cove lap redwood siding, as well as electrical upgrades to relocate exterior service conduit and add lighting outlets. The building underwent major renovations between 2000-2003, including kitchen and bathroom remodels in two units, foundation repairs, and various interior improvements, with construction costs exceeding $80,000 during this period.

The property has a history of building violations from 2000 related to security requirements, specifically regarding self-closing devices at exterior doors, though these issues were promptly addressed and abated by August 2000. A single 311 call regarding waste management was recorded in 2019 concerning toters being left out continuously. All permits associated with the building, including multiple renewals and addendums, have been properly processed and completed, indicating good compliance with regulatory requirements. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep and improvements, particularly focusing on windows, siding, and interior updates, with no recent violations or complaints on record.

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Risk rating

How 126 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
44th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 482 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
75%
No DBI
violation
25%
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.

Neighborhood location

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 53.1%
Moderate concern 26.0%
Severe concern 20.9%
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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The story over time

126 Pixley St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Nov 03
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestMar 18
Garbage and debris

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