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3104-3106 Buchanan St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0518021 2 units · 3 fl · 1900

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
Above average
avg 0.7
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3104-3106 Buchanan 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 1900
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.

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 1900
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
Units2
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area2,286 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0518021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
3104 Buchanan St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
March 23, 2021

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3104 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94123
3106 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The property at 3104-3106 Buchanan Street is a two-story, multi-family residential building constructed in 1900, currently owned by John and Lisa Lee. The building has undergone significant renovations in recent months, with the most substantial work occurring under permit #202307031430 issued in July 2023, valued at $548,000, which included interior reconfigurations, new roof deck access, bay window installation, facade work, and various unit improvements. The project continued with revisions in March 2024 to address a notice of violation regarding roof features, including the installation of a raised roof hatch, changes to guardrails, and rooftop condensers. Recent plumbing and electrical work completed in October 2023 included extensive modernizations such as a mini-split system installation, comprehensive plumbing updates throughout both units, and electrical service upgrades.

The building has experienced some resident concerns during the recent construction period, including two complaints filed in early 2024 regarding allegedly unauthorized changes to the roof structure and its impact on neighboring views. A violation notice was issued in February 2024 regarding parapet height and roof access hatch issues, though this was marked as not active. Historically, the building had some maintenance work completed in 2007-2008, including insulation upgrades, electrical work, and sewer repairs. More recently, in late 2024, there have been multiple reports of driveway blocking incidents and some graffiti issues near the property, though these are typical urban residential concerns and not directly related to the building's condition or habitability. The building's recent improvements have included significant infrastructure upgrades, though the scope and impact of these changes on resident experience and neighboring properties have been a subject of recent disputes.

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Risk rating

How 3104-3106 Buchanan 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
32ndpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 585 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
67%
No DBI
violation
33%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building age

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 33%
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

3104-3106 Buchanan St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jul 13
Blocking driveway cite only
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestJun 10
Garbage and debris

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