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2617 Octavia St

Pacific Heights, SF 94123 0554004 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

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 Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2617 Octavia 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
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 built1900
Total area3,388 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0554004
Ownership

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

Owner name
Lassart James & Patricia
Mailing address
2617 Octavia St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
091319

Landlord portfolio

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Initial analysis

2617 Octavia Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in Pacific Heights, constructed in 1900 and owned by James and Patricia Lassart. The property has undergone significant renovations in recent years, with major work completed in 2018 including kitchen and bathroom remodels ($60,000), second-floor renovations ($50,000), and corresponding electrical and plumbing updates. Safety improvements have been a priority, with a soundproof drywall installation in 2014, soundwall construction in 2015, and a new garage door motor installation in 2003. A notable incident occurred in March 2003 when the building's foundation was temporarily compromised due to adjacent excavation work, though this issue was resolved by June 2003.

Recent maintenance includes plumbing work completed in April 2023 involving street trap replacement and pipe installation. The building has undergone several electrical upgrades, including comprehensive rewiring in 2003 to accommodate residential units and garage facilities. While there were some instances of unpermitted work in 2014 and 2002, these issues were addressed promptly. The property has maintained active compliance with building codes, with no current active violations or complaints on record. Recent municipal service calls in early 2023 were related to Christmas tree removal, indicating regular municipal service engagement. The building's maintenance record shows consistent investment in both structural integrity and resident comfort, with particular attention paid to soundproofing and safety features over the past two decades.

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Risk rating

How 2617 Octavia 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
83th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 164 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
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 permits, owner's portfolio

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

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 severity forecast
No violation 82.3%
Moderate concern 9.6%
Severe concern 8.1%
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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The story over time

2617 Octavia St event timeline

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

2023
Plumbing Permit Apr 10
Work category: 1p; replace street trap and 20 feet of 4 inch pipe.
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