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2280 Green St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0539016 12 units · 3 fl · 1964

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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 2280 Green 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 1964
2 or more units
12 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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
Units12
Floors3
Year built1964
Total area11,247 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0539016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Michels Family Trust
Mailing address
Terry A & Merry Michels, Tr 149 Calumet Ave San Anselmo CA 94960
Last sale
110394

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Initial analysis

The 12-unit, 3-story multi-family residential building at 2280 Green Street in Cow Hollow, owned by the Michels Family Trust, has undergone significant recent renovations and faced several maintenance challenges. Most notably, there are currently active renovation projects in progress as of November 2024, including a bathroom and kitchen remodel in Apartment 302 ($38,000) and similar upgrades in Apartment 104 ($40,000) completed earlier in 2024. The building has a history of addressing structural and maintenance issues, including dry rot repairs to floor beams and siding in 2013, and a complete reroofing project in 2012.

The property has experienced some recurring safety and maintenance issues, particularly in regard to its fire safety systems. Most recently, in September 2023, violations were issued related to the alarm system and fire extinguishers, though these were subsequently abated. The building has also faced multiple fire alarm system violations over the years (2016, 2017, 2023), along with concerns about combustible materials and fire extinguisher maintenance in 2021. In terms of plumbing infrastructure, there have been several sewer-related incidents reported through 311 calls, with the most recent issues occurring in March 2022 involving sewage backup and odor problems. The building's maintenance history shows regular updating of units, with most apartments receiving various improvements to kitchens and bathrooms over the past decade, though there was a complaint in March 2024 regarding unpermitted bathroom remodeling work on the top floor.

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Risk rating

How 2280 Green 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
12th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 758 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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.

Building size

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 54.6%
Moderate concern 32.7%
Severe concern 12.7%
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

2280 Green St event timeline

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

2025
Electrical Permit Nov 17
Apt 303 relocate closet panel
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Electrical PermitNov 17
Apt 301.relocate closet panel

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