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2946-2948 Octavia St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0520022 3 units · 2 fl · 1908

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 2946-2948 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 1908
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area2,842 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0520022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Piro Daniel R Trust
Mailing address
Daniel R Piro Trustee P O Box 1000 Larkspur CA 94977
Last sale
050708

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2946 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2948 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 2946-2948 Octavia Street in Cow Hollow, owned by Piro Daniel R Trust, is a two-story flat/duplex structure built in 1908. The property has undergone several significant improvements and maintenance work over the years, with the most substantial renovations occurring in 2005, including a $75,000 comprehensive remodel of one kitchen and one bathroom, addition of a second bathroom, and removal of a laundry wall. During the same period, electrical upgrades were completed, installing modern appliances and fixtures throughout the building. The building underwent a notable transformation in 2000 with the installation of a new garage in the first-floor storage area, a project valued at $50,000.

Historical issues from 1994 included a series of serious complaints regarding window functionality, wall cracks, unauthorized plumbing work, improper hot water heater placement, and fire hazards beneath the building, though these complaints were marked as resolved by April 1994. Recent parking-related incidents near the property have been documented, with multiple cases of driveway blocking reported between 2019 and 2020, all of which were addressed by parking enforcement officers. The building's permit history shows regular maintenance activities, including street space permits in 2005 and 2013, and a sidewalk repair permit from 2002. While the property shows evidence of ongoing maintenance and improvements over the years, the 1994 complaint record stands out as the most significant historical concern, though no similar issues have been reported in recent decades.

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Risk rating

How 2946-2948 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
65th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 301 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 61.9%
Moderate concern 18.9%
Severe concern 19.2%
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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