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2940 Octavia St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0520020 2 units · 1 fl · 1900

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 2940 Octavia 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
RH3
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
Floors1
Year built1900
Total area1,602 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0520020
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mitchell Family Trust
Mailing address
Richard R & Margaret W Mitc 2942 Octavia St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
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Landlord portfolio

Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2940 Octavia Street in Cow Hollow, currently owned by the Mitchell Family Trust, is a one-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900. The building's documented history shows relatively minimal major work over the years, with only three significant building permits on record: a completed reroofing project in October 1996, termite work from the same year (now expired), and a street space and sidewalk permit issued in June 2006.

Recent municipal service calls reveal more frequent issues, particularly in 2024, with multiple incidents requiring government intervention. These include a collapsed sidewalk inspection, a pavement defect report, and a driveway blocking incident. The property has experienced recurring tree-related issues, with a significant inspection in August 2023 identifying a failing tree with safety concerns near the property line, though not deemed an immediate removal candidate at that time. Other notable incidents include graffiti on the building in January 2016, two tree-related problems (including a fallen tree) between 2017-2023, and several street cleaning matters involving loose garbage and waste removal. While some issues have been promptly resolved, particularly in 2024, the pattern of various maintenance and safety concerns suggests an ongoing need for attention to both the building and its immediate surroundings, though most documented issues have been appropriately addressed through official channels.

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Risk rating

How 2940 Octavia 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
84th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 138 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
87%
No DBI
violation
13%
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.

Building age

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

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 81.9%
Moderate concern 9.6%
Severe concern 8.5%
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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2940 Octavia St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Aug 21
Trees - damaged tree
Fallen tree

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