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2925-2931 Buchanan St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0541002 5 units · 2 fl · 1924

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 2925-2931 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 1924
2 or more units
5 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units5
Floors2
Year built1924
Total area2,986 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0541002
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Angelo Legarrea 2931 Buchanan St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale

Landlord portfolio

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Included addresses

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2927 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2931 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2925 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2929 Buchanan St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The 2925-2931 Buchanan Street property is a two-story, 5-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1924 in San Francisco's Cow Hollow neighborhood, currently owned by 2925 Etxea LLC. The building has undergone significant renovations over the past decade, with substantial updates to individual units including multiple bathroom remodels (2017-2019), kitchen renovations (2017-2019), and window replacements (2022). Major infrastructure upgrades include an electrical service upgrade in 2013, new water heater installation in 2015, and the completion of required soft story seismic retrofitting as a Tier 3 building. The property has maintained active compliance with housing inspections, though there was one fire-related violation in 2009 regarding sprinkler maintenance that was subsequently resolved.

Recent building maintenance records (2023-2024) show recurring issues with street cleaning and garbage management in the vicinity, with multiple reports of overflowing city garbage cans and debris. There have been several fire alarm activations at the building since 2005, though all were determined to be unintentional with no fires or injuries reported. Historical permit records indicate thorough modernization of the building's systems and units, including the addition of washer/dryer facilities for four units, though one set of window replacement permits from 2022 remains in filed status. The building has undergone routine housing inspections in 2000 and 2006, with no ongoing violations recorded.

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Risk rating

How 2925-2931 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

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
34thpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 568 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
68%
No DBI
violation
32%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

The ZIP code captures local housing market and enforcement patterns that affect all buildings in the area.

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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 32%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2925-2931 Buchanan St event timeline

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2026
311 Request May 09
Blocking driveway cite only
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