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2774 Franklin St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0522011 16 units · 3 fl · 1931

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
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 2774 Franklin 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 1931
2 or more units
16 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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
Units16
Floors3
Year built1931
Total area11,658 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0522011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Woo Fmly Tr
Mailing address
Woo Kimberley, Lew Debra & Po Box 475370 San Francisco CA 94147
Last sale
061218

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2774 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1595 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The 16-unit apartment building at 2774 Franklin Street in Cow Hollow is a three-story structure built in 1931, currently owned by Woo Family Trust. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past decades, with the most recent being a boiler replacement completed in February 2024, demonstrating ongoing maintenance of critical systems. The property successfully completed a soft-story retrofit in 2016, addressing seismic safety requirements, and underwent substantial unit renovations in 2014 including comprehensive updates to Units 15 and 21 involving bathrooms, kitchens, and related infrastructure. Earlier improvements include an electrical upgrade in 2009 that involved replacing 15 apartment meters and main breaker panels.

The building's maintenance history shows attention to safety and comfort systems, though not without some challenges. There were multiple complaints and violations related to window functionality, heating systems, and unauthorized renovations between 2009 and 2014, most of which have been resolved. Notably, a mold issue reported in Unit 10 in 2014 and concerns about unpermitted garage modifications in 2012 were documented. The property has maintained compliance with regular inspections and permit requirements since then, with the soft-story retrofit program completed and both building and plumbing systems receiving recent upgrades. While there have been various 311 calls regarding street and sidewalk issues in the vicinity between 2020 and 2024, these are primarily external to the building itself and relate to public infrastructure maintenance rather than building management.

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Risk rating

How 2774 Franklin 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
13th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 749 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
53%
No DBI
violation
47%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 46.4%
Moderate concern 41.3%
Severe concern 12.3%
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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The story over time

2774 Franklin St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request May 26
Encampment
Encampment
311 RequestMay 26
Garbage and debris

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