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1870-1874 Green St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0543016 3 units · 3 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

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 1870-1874 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 1900
2 or more units
3 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.

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 1900
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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area5,250 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0543016
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Ben S B & Susan M Lee 1858 Green St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale

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1870 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1874 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94123
1872 Green St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The three-unit multi-family residential building at 1870-1874 Green Street in Cow Hollow, owned by Lee Ben & Susan 89 Family Trust, has a history dating back to 1900. The property has undergone several significant maintenance and improvement projects over the years, including dry rot repairs to the side and rear stairs in 2016, kitchen renovations on the third floor in 2014 (including cabinet replacement and plumbing and electrical work), and a complete reroofing in 1995. In the mid-2000s, the building faced multiple safety violations that were addressed and resolved, including issues with stairs, egress obstructions, combustible storage, fire sprinklers, and self-closing doors - all of which were abated by April 2002. More recent concerns include a potentially problematic tree root situation impacting the sidewalk, reported in April 2023, and recurring issues with vehicles blocking the driveway, with multiple citations issued throughout 2023-2024.

The most recent routine safety inspection occurred in 2016, and while there have been numerous 311 calls related to the property, including several regarding driveway access and sidewalk cleaning, most were resolved without indicating ongoing problems. The building's maintenance record shows regular attention to structural issues, particularly regarding stairs and water damage, with repairs typically executed in-kind and within reasonable cost parameters. The property's historical compliance efforts are notable, particularly the 1985 initiative to bring the building into full compliance with requirements. Currently, there are no active violations or complaints on record, though the 2023 tree root issue remains open as of February 2023.

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Risk rating

How 1870-1874 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

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
57thpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 370 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
81%
No DBI
violation
19%
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.

Building size

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

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
Low failure risk 19%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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1870-1874 Green St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 13
Blocking driveway cite only
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