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2853-2859 Octavia St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0530003 5 units · 3 fl · 1906

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. 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 2853-2859 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 1906
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
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
Units5
Floors3
Year built1906
Total area5,094 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0530003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Isola Family Revoc Trust
Mailing address
Ronald & Leslie Isola Trust 1125 Turtle Rock Ln Concord CA 94521
Last sale
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2859 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2853 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2857 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2855 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The 5-unit multi-family residential building at 2853-2859 Octavia Street in Cow Hollow, owned by the Isola Family Revoc Trust, was constructed in 1906 and is a three-story flats building. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past decades, including a complete reroofing in 1990, window replacements in 1986-1987, and various maintenance work such as sidewalk repairs in 2003 and electrical upgrades including underground service installation in 2003. In 2002, the building experienced a series of violations related to safety and security, including issues with stairs, gas shutoff tools, fire safety, and security locks, all of which were resolved by June 2002. More recently, in July 2020, there was a complaint about unpermitted electrical work being conducted near the kitchen and light well, though this was marked as not active.

The property has had multiple maintenance and service-related issues documented through 311 calls in recent years, particularly in 2023-2024, with recurring reports of garbage and debris on and around the property, including instances of abandoned furniture and blocked driveways requiring parking enforcement. These conditions have been consistently addressed and marked as resolved by the respective authorities, though their frequency suggests ongoing challenges with building maintenance and community upkeep. The most recent building documents show no active violations or complaints on file, indicating that the property has been generally compliant with housing codes in recent years. The building's permit history demonstrates regular maintenance and improvement work, though the age of some completed projects (e.g., windows and roof work from the 1980s-1990s) raises questions about their current condition and whether similar updates have been made in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 2853-2859 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
26th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 637 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 33.2%
Moderate concern 18.7%
Severe concern 48.2%
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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The story over time

2853-2859 Octavia St event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Sep 11
Amendment to pp20250617917: 1 bathroom remodel & add new 1/2 bath
Issued
Building PermitJun 17
Unit #4: remove non structural wall. relocate the kitchen. no structural changes. no change to use or parking. bathroom remodel & add new 1/2 bath (n) closets in bedrooms

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