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2852-2854 Octavia St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0529018D 2 units · 2 fl · 1924

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
Above average
avg 0.7
6
FewerMore

This building has 6 novs (7y), above the Cow Hollow average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2852-2854 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 1924
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 built1924
Total area2,800 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0529018D
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cademartori Trust
Mailing address
Cademartori Paul & Frances 50 Horgan Ave Unit 21 Redwood City CA 94061
Last sale
042299

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2852 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2854 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2852-2854 Octavia St in Cow Hollow, managed by Cademartori Trust, has undergone significant recent renovations, most notably a comprehensive $350,000 renovation in early 2024 that converted storage space into a gym, replaced water heaters and furnaces, and reconfigured living spaces across the three floors. This renovation was followed by the installation of a fire sprinkler system in June 2024 ($15,000) covering the first-floor corridor and gym, and a fire alarm system in November 2024 ($12,050) including smoke detectors and monitoring equipment, demonstrating a commitment to enhancing safety systems. The building experienced several issues in mid-2023, with a housing inspection complaint filed in August 2023 citing concerns about water damage, window problems, and electrical system issues, though these were all addressed and officially abated by January 2024.

The property's renovation work included significant mechanical system upgrades, with permits showing the installation of new furnaces and related infrastructure in June 2024, and electrical improvements including underground service conversion dating back to 2003. Historical records show two street space permits issued in 2014 and 2016, though these represent minor temporary authorizations. The building's recent history suggests active management response to both improvement opportunities and maintenance issues, with all identified problems being addressed within what appears to be a reasonable timeframe. The most recent permits and completed work demonstrate compliance with current building codes and safety standards, particularly regarding fire safety systems.

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Risk rating

How 2852-2854 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
38th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 534 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
71%
No DBI
violation
29%
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.

NOV rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building NOV rate across everything this owner manages — high rates signal pattern neglect.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Notices of Violation (past 7 years)

DBI issued Notices of Violation at this address over the last 7 years — a direct record of code enforcement activity.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 61.2%
Moderate concern 28.0%
Severe concern 10.8%
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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2852-2854 Octavia St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Sep 13
Garbage and debris
other loose garbage debris yard waste
311 RequestJun 05
311 service request

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