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1964-1966 Union St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0531011 2 units · 2 fl · 1924

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model predicts a high risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Cow Hollow — not a forecast
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 1964-1966 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 1924
2 or more units
2 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1924
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area3,716 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0531011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
411 Theodore Fremd Ave #400 Rye NY 10580
Last sale
January 29, 2016

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1964 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1966 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

1964-1966 Union Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Cow Hollow neighborhood, originally built in 1924 and currently owned by Ap Union Ii LLC. The property underwent significant development between 2016-2019, including the controversial addition of two new dwelling units at the rear of the existing structure, which was completed in 2019 with a construction cost of $525,000. This addition generated a current active building violation filed in December 2023 regarding an expired demolition permit from 2019, which had been previously issued for $2,500. The building's recent history shows considerable improvement work, including a complete remodel of ground floor retail space in 2016-2017 costing approximately $150,000, which included the installation of both electric and non-electric signs for the Bonobos retail tenant, and various plumbing and electrical upgrades including a new 400 amp service and additional cooling systems in 2017-2018.

The property's maintenance record shows regular upkeep, including reroofing work completed in 2017 at a cost of $25,250. Several street-related issues have been documented near the property, particularly regarding blocked driveways, with multiple citations issued between 2023-2024. There was also a significant tenant buyout recorded in 2015 for $100,000 involving one tenant at the 1964 Union Street address. The building's recent history also includes two active complaints filed in 2023 - one regarding vacant commercial space in March 2023 and a more recent complaint in December 2023 concerning expired permits. These recent compliance issues, particularly the December 2023 violation regarding an expired demolition permit, represent the property's most significant building code concern to date.

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Risk rating

How 1964-1966 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
3rdpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 835 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
36%
No DBI
violation
64%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Director's hearing rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building rate of director's hearings across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 64%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

1964-1966 Union St event timeline

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

2023
Building Violation (NOV) Dec 07
Research in response to a complaint has revealed that p.a. 201901301603 has expired without obtaining the required approvals to complete permit. a monthly monitoring fee will be assessed. sec 110a, table1a-k code/section: sfbc 106a.4.4
DBI ComplaintDec 07
Date last observed: 06-dec-23; exact location: main bldg; building type: residence/dwelling expired permits; ; additional information: 201901301603;

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