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1515 Greenwich St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0522015 35 units · 3 fl · 1906

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. Renters here report frequent, slow-to-fix problems. Get repair promises in writing and check the unit before signing.

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 1515 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 1906
2 or more units
35 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
Units35
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area19,485 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0522015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mayer Fmly Lvg Tr Amended &
Mailing address
Mayer Robert & Lisa R, Ttee 1344 Greenwich St San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
013113

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Initial analysis

1515 Greenwich Street is a three-story, 35-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1906, located in San Francisco's Cow Hollow neighborhood. The property has undergone significant improvements over the years, with major renovations including unit remodels (Unit 5 in 2015, Unit 30 in 2011), comprehensive electrical rewiring projects in multiple units during 2008-2009, and the installation of a new boiler system in 2021. Safety upgrades were implemented including a new fire sprinkler system for the garage area in 2008, and a building-wide fire alarm system installation in 2008-2009 encompassing smoke detectors, horns, and pull stations.

The building has experienced recurring fire alarm system issues, with verified violations related to sleeping area requirements in late 2023. There was a significant compliance issue in 2014 regarding the mandatory Soft Story Retrofit Program, though this was later abated in 2015. Recent maintenance concerns have included a deteriorating roof tarp noted in 2019, and several 311 calls in 2024 regarding sidewalk cleaning needs and parking violations, though these are not unusual for urban locations. The building's heating system has a documented history of concerns from 1995-1997, but more recent permits indicate proper maintenance of systems. Recent permits from 2024 showed work related to verifying sound levels in sleeping areas, though this permits cost was nominal at $1.00. The property has experienced multiple false alarm or unintentional alarm system activations, though no civilian injuries have been reported from these or any other incidents.

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Risk rating

How 1515 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
3th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 835 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
30%
No DBI
violation
70%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 49.2%
Moderate concern 35.7%
Severe concern 15.1%
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

1515 Greenwich St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 12
311 service request
Encampment
Building PermitApr 15
Installation of a 150amp meter main to serve (9) level 2 (20amp) ev chargers in parking garage.

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