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136-138 Pixley St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0516072 3 units · 3 fl · 2013

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 136-138 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 2013
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

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 2013
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Likely exempt from AB 1482. Housing with a certificate of occupancy issued within the previous 15 years is exempt from the state rent cap and just-cause rules.

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
Units3
Floors3
Year built2013
Total area3,737 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0516072
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Levenson Scott D & Maryann 21 Politzer Dr Menlo Park CA 94025
Last sale
March 19, 2021

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138 Pixley St, San Francisco, CA 94123
136 Pixley St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The 3-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 136-138 Pixley St in Cow Hollow, owned by Levenson Fmly Lvg Tr, was constructed in 2013 and is classified as a Flats & Duplex building. The building's construction included a plumbing permit for additional final inspection work, which was completed in July 2013. However, in October 2014, the property was cited for not complying with San Francisco's mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program, which is designed to improve earthquake safety. This violation included a monthly violation monitoring fee and a requirement to not remove an "Earthquake Warning" placard. A separate building complaint from July 2013 noted unauthorized alterations, specifically the installation of a roof deck not included in the original plans, which had depicted a utility room instead.

The property has experienced persistent issues with driveway blocking, with multiple incidents reported between 2021 and 2024, most recently in September 2024. At least five of these incidents resulted in vehicle citations, with one case in December 2021 resulting in a tow. Additional concerns have included street cleaning issues, with reports of garbage and debris (including a mattress) in August 2024. A September 2021 complaint regarding an environmental health issue involving bugs was resolved with city officials stating they do not provide spraying services and that fly traps had been effective. While the building's construction violations appear to have been addressed and are no longer active, the persistent parking enforcement issues suggest an ongoing challenge with driveway access.

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Risk rating

How 136-138 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
86thpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 121 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
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

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 risk forecast
Low failure risk 12%
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

136-138 Pixley St event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Mar 11
Expired permit
Code Enforcement Section

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