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1872-1874 Union St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0530015 3 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 1872-1874 Union 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
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
UNION
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area3,700 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0530015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Survivors Tr - Valente Tr
Mailing address
Kathy Cimarelli, Succ Tte 38 Laurel Glen Terrace San Rafael CA 94903
Last sale
052599

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1872 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1874 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The property at 1872-1874 Union Street is a two-story multi-family residential building with commercial space, owned by Survivors Tr - Valente Tr, containing three units. Built in 1900 in the Cow Hollow neighborhood, this mixed-use building has undergone several significant modifications and improvements over the past decade. Most recently, in October 2023, accessibility upgrades were completed under the ABE program, including the installation of an automatic door operator and adjusted door operating force, followed by new signage installations in December 2023 for "Skin Laundry" with associated electrical work. The building has maintained regular upkeep with a sewer replacement in 2007, reroofing in 2012, and major repairs in 2013 including dry rot remediation and window replacement in the commercial space.

The property has experienced some infrastructure challenges, including a complaint in May 2018 regarding potential foundation concerns related to excavation work at a neighboring property, though this violation was ultimately marked as "Not Active." While the building itself has had no fire incidents affecting civilian safety, the surrounding area has experienced typical urban challenges as evidenced by 311 calls, primarily concerning sidewalk and street maintenance issues. Recent exterior maintenance and improvements have focused on accessibility compliance and commercial facade updates, with most recent work relating to signage installation and door automation systems. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep, with significant investments in accessibility improvements and commercial space modernization, particularly focused on meeting current building codes and standards.

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Risk rating

How 1872-1874 Union 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
39th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 525 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.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

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 68.2%
Moderate concern 23.8%
Severe concern 7.9%
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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1872-1874 Union St event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Dec 19
Install a single faced aluminium with acrylic backing indirectly illuminated wall sign "skin laundry" over entryway.
$1,500 · Issued
Building PermitDec 19
Install vinyl lettering sign on entry doors and window for skin laundry.

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