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3026 Buchanan St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0531018 2 units · 2 fl · 1910

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 3026 Buchanan 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 1910
2 or more units
2 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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1910
Total area2,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0531018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Rocco R & Carol C Fazio 199
Mailing address
Rocco R & Carol C Fazio, Tr 3026 1/2 Buchanan St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
050206

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Included addresses

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3026 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94123
3026 A Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 3026 Buchanan Street in Cow Hollow, owned by Rocco R & Carol C Fazio 199, has undergone several significant renovations since its construction in 1910. The property has seen substantial improvements in both structure and systems, with major work completed in 2003 including bathroom additions, kitchen remodeling, installation of a shear wall, and comprehensive electrical upgrades featuring new circuits, lighting, and appliance installations. Prior to this, the building received a kitchen and bathroom remodel along with window installations in 1997, and more recently had its roof replaced in 2009 at a cost of $11,320.

The property has experienced recurring issues in the immediate vicinity over the past two years, with multiple reports of garbage and debris (including abandoned furniture) recorded in 2024, along with some instances of waste that required cleanup. Street maintenance concerns have been documented through 311 calls, including reports of human or animal waste and defaced parking signs. The building's immediate area has also seen occasional parking challenges, with four documented incidents of vehicles blocking driveways between 2021 and 2024, though enforcement officers were unable to locate the offending vehicles in two cases. While these exterior maintenance and parking issues are notable, they relate more to the immediate neighborhood rather than the building's internal conditions, which have been systematically upgraded over the years through various permitted improvements.

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Risk rating

How 3026 Buchanan 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
64th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 310 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
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 size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

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 79.0%
Moderate concern 9.7%
Severe concern 11.2%
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

3026 Buchanan St event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Dec 07
Work category: 1m; replace gas furnace and remove flex duct in garage replace with hard duct
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