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3142-3144 Buchanan St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0518025 2 units · 3 fl · 1941

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 3142-3144 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 1941
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1941
Total area3,960 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0518025
Ownership

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

Owner name
Browne Family Trust 2020
Mailing address
Brown Gregory J & Browne La 60 Ferdinand Way Novato CA 94949
Last sale
110320

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3142 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94123
3144 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The Browne Family Trust 2020 owns this three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located at 3142-3144 Buchanan Street in Cow Hollow, constructed in 1941. The property has undergone several substantial improvements over the past two decades, with the most significant recent work occurring between 2018-2019, including comprehensive bathroom remodels on two floors (costing $85,000 combined), roofing replacement ($14,922), and the extension and renovation of a roof deck with associated electrical and plumbing work totaling approximately $59,000. Earlier improvements include the installation of 29 dual-glazed vinyl replacement windows in 2003 and repairs to address dry rot issues in 2004, indicating ongoing maintenance attention to building upkeep.

The building has experienced a significant number of parking-related issues in recent months, with eight documented cases of driveway blocking between December 2023 and September 2024, resulting in several citations being issued. While most of these incidents resulted in either citations or officers being unable to locate the offending vehicles, they represent a recurring concern for access to the property. The most recent building improvements, including the 2022 replacement of 14 interior doors, demonstrate continued investment in building maintenance, though no major structural changes appear to have been made beyond the previously approved variance for additional bedrooms, bath, and laundry facilities at the third-story level. The property's recent history shows a pattern of regular upgrades and maintenance work, with the last major renovations focusing on modernizing bathroom facilities, improving outdoor spaces, and maintaining essential systems like roofing and windows.

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Risk rating

How 3142-3144 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

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
88th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 103 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
89%
No DBI
violation
11%
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.

Owner's portfolio size

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Property class: single-family home

Single-family homes (class A) have distinct violation and complaint patterns from multi-family buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 85.2%
Moderate concern 10.0%
Severe concern 4.9%
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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3142-3144 Buchanan St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 18
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311 RequestJun 18
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