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1859 Greenwich St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0519037 2 units · 2 fl · 1923

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 1859 Greenwich 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 1923
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
Floors2
Year built1923
Total area3,492 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0519037
Ownership

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

Owner name
Garrett Lee Lvg Tr
Mailing address
Lee Garrett K Trustee 1859 Greenwich St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1859 Greenwich Street in San Francisco's Cow Hollow neighborhood has undergone several significant modifications since its construction in 1923, with the most substantial work occurring in 1997 when major interior renovations were performed. This included remodeling and finishing first-level workrooms and adding a bathroom (completed at a cost of $18,000), followed by the relocation of stairs from the ground floor to the second floor, though the as-built revisions associated with this work have since expired. Earlier improvements included vinyl siding installation in 1993 and roof replacement in 1995, both of which are also listed as expired permits.

The property has experienced recurring issues with parking violations, particularly in 2023, with multiple instances of driveway blocking that required Parking Enforcement intervention. There have also been several service requests related to street cleaning and garbage issues, including multiple reports of garbage and debris, an overflowing city garbage can, and general cleaning needs between 2021 and 2024. Notably, in January 2024, there was a request for service related to the Rent Board fee and housing inventory, which was resolved with an update to the database indicating the correct unit count and the addition of the neighboring 1861 address. While the building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep through various improvements, the frequency of recent parking violations and street cleaning issues may indicate ongoing challenges in the immediate vicinity, though these are more reflective of neighborhood conditions than building-specific problems.

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Risk rating

How 1859 Greenwich 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
77th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 198 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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 81.0%
Moderate concern 13.0%
Severe concern 6.0%
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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1859 Greenwich St event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Jul 31
Garbage and debris
furniture
311 RequestJan 17
Request for service

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