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3033 Buchanan St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0532005 2 units · 2 fl · 1905

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 3033 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 1905
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 built1905
Total area3,500 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0532005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Saylor Bradley Steven
Mailing address
3033 Buchanan St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
071321

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Initial analysis

The two-unit multi-family residential building at 3033 Buchanan Street in the Cow Hollow neighborhood, owned by Bradley Steven Saylor, was constructed in 1905 and features two stories. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, most notably electrical upgrades in 2004 that included complete kitchen rewiring with new lighting, switches, receptacles, and circuits, as well as plumbing work in 2012 to address a gas line leak. A kitchen remodel was attempted in 2004, involving the installation of new cabinets, tile countertops, and additional doors, though this permit ultimately expired. The most recent structural work on record was sidewalk repair in 2006, which was issued but does not appear to have any associated cost.

The property has been subject to various municipal service calls over the past several years, with the most recent incidents occurring in 2024, including a Christmas tree removal in February and an invalid parking enforcement request in July. The street adjacent to the property has experienced recurring issues with waste removal, with two documented cases of human or animal waste (in March and May 2018) and general cleaning needs, including loose garbage (May 2018). There was also one instance of a faded street cleaning sign needing repair in November 2018. While these neighborhood maintenance issues have been addressed through the city's services, they primarily reflect conditions in the public right-of-way rather than direct building-related concerns. The building's documented history shows attention to major systems through permitted work, with no recorded violations or safety-related incidents in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 3033 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
66th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 293 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 79.3%
Moderate concern 10.6%
Severe concern 10.1%
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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