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2254-2258 Union St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0534015 4 units · 3 fl · 1910

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Cow Hollow — not a forecast
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 2254-2258 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 1910
2 or more units
4 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 1910
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
Units4
Floors3
Year built1910
Total area5,400 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0534015
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
60 Brady St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
May 04, 2018

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2256 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2254 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2258 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The three-story, multi-family residential building at 2254-2258 Union Street in Cow Hollow, owned by Orbis Tertius LLC, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years, particularly concerning its balconies and structural integrity. Between 2021 and 2022, the building underwent multiple balcony-related repairs, starting with an urgent safety intervention in August 2021 to address a small balcony pulling away from the building and its stucco, which presented a pedestrian hazard. This was followed by reconstruction of the front balcony in late 2021, additional dry rot repairs in early 2022, and further restoration of upper balconies later that year, with these latter works totaling approximately $15,000 in costs. The building's maintenance history includes improvements such as the installation of 21 replacement windows in 2008 and the completion of an administrative review in 2017 to document its correct occupancy classification.

The property has a checkered history with heating system compliance issues, having received multiple violations in April 2008 regarding inadequate heating provisions and temperature control devices, though these were resolved by July 2008. Several minor fire safety concerns were recorded in the mid-2000s, including two instances of blocked exits in 2005 (both corrected) and an operating without a permit complaint in 2015. More recently, the area around the building has experienced some urban challenges, with multiple encampment reports and sidewalk maintenance issues reported through 311 calls between 2023 and 2024, though these community issues are external to the building itself. The most recent construction-related concern is an open case from March 2024 regarding tree roots damaging the sidewalk, while an April 2024 complaint about property damage from tree roots remains open and under review by the Department of Public Works.

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Risk rating

How 2254-2258 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
39thpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 525 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
72%
No DBI
violation
28%
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.

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
Moderate failure risk 28%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2254-2258 Union St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jul 08
311 service request
Encampment
311 RequestMay 27
311 service request

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