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2832-2834 Octavia St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0529017 2 units · 2 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 2832-2834 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
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,472 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0529017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hamilton Bruce W & Jo Ann
Mailing address
2834 Octavia St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
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2834 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2832 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2832-2834 Octavia Street in the Cow Hollow neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1900, currently owned by Bruce W. Hamilton and Jo Ann. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decades, with the most recent major work including the installation of two retrofitted replacement windows in 2020 ($8,058) and a comprehensive sewer line and house trap replacement in March 2020. Other notable improvements include a furnace replacement in 2007, conversion to underground electrical service with two meters in 2003, and safety enhancements in 1990 including the installation of a rear pole ladder and ground floor fire sprinklers in a storage room. Historical permits show earlier renovations including structural modifications in 1985 involving the removal of interior walls and header installations, and an attempted vertical and horizontal addition in 1987 (permit expired).

The property has experienced recurring issues with illegal parking, particularly with driveway access obstruction, as evidenced by numerous 311 calls throughout 2022-2023. Between October 2022 and August 2023, there were at least ten complaints related to driveway blockage, with several resulting in citations being issued, particularly in cases involving white vehicles. While these parking violations suggest significant ongoing challenges with street parking and access to the property, it's worth noting that these incidents are external to the building itself and primarily affect vehicular access. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep of essential systems, with the most recent significant improvements focused on windows, sewer infrastructure, and heating systems, indicating ongoing investment in maintaining building systems and safety features.

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Risk rating

How 2832-2834 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
88%
No DBI
violation
12%
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 82.2%
Moderate concern 8.7%
Severe concern 9.1%
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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2832-2834 Octavia St event timeline

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

2023
311 Request Aug 13
Blocking driveway cite only
White - Genesis - 45D7AF
311 RequestAug 01
Other illegal parking

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