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2514-2518 Octavia St

Pacific Heights, SF 94123 0568016 8 units · 3 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 2514-2518 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
8 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
Units8
Floors3
Year built1900
Total area7,257 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0568016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Hui, Humphrey K F & Wei Jun
Mailing address
Bock D-1,7/f, 41a Stbbs Rd Hong K NG 00000
Last sale
050500

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2516 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2514 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2518 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The three-story multi-family residential building at 2514-2518 Octavia Street in Pacific Heights, owned by Humphrey K F Hui and Wei Jun, consists of 8 units and was constructed in 1900. The property has undergone significant maintenance and improvements over the years, with recent major work including a comprehensive kitchen and bathroom remodel in 2018 ($30,000) affecting multiple units, a roof replacement in 2017 ($50,900), and several unit-specific renovations between 2009-2013 involving kitchen and bathroom updates with new fixtures and appliances. The building experienced multiple violations in 2001-2005, primarily related to fire safety and heating issues, including fire escape maintenance, heating system requirements, and fire proofing concerns, though all were abated by April 2006. A routine safety inspection was conducted in 2014.

Recent building concerns primarily involve external issues, with multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding parking violations (nine separate incidents of driveway blocking between March and October 2024, most resulting in citations) and some maintenance matters including excessive noise and debris (furniture) removal requests. The most recent internal building incident was a smoke detector malfunction, with no civilian injuries reported. The building's permit history shows regular maintenance and upgrading of facilities, including a previously noted issue with a steam boiler permit in 2005 that was resolved promptly.

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Risk rating

How 2514-2518 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
34th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 636 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
54%
No DBI
violation
46%
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.

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 31.5%
Moderate concern 22.9%
Severe concern 45.6%
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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2514-2518 Octavia St event timeline

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2025
311 Request Nov 16
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