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2740 Greenwich St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0939040 18 units · 5 fl · 1965

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, but our model still flags a rising risk of maintenance problems in the next 12 months. That forecast comes from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area, not from this building's own record — treat it as a reason to ask questions, not as evidence of a problem. 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.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2740 Greenwich 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 1965
2 or more units
18 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.

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 1965
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
Units18
Floors5
Year built1965
Total area18,260 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0939040
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Morse Frederick A Partner P O Box 13285 Oakland CA 94661
Last sale
September 18, 2002

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Initial analysis

The 5-story, 18-unit multi-family residential building at 2740 Greenwich Street, owned by Mulberry Tree LP, was constructed in 1965 and has undergone several significant improvements over the years. Most notably, the building completed a mandatory soft-story seismic retrofit in 2016 at a cost of $180,000, bringing it into compliance with San Francisco's seismic safety requirements. The building has experienced recurring fire safety system issues, with three violations recorded between 2018-2023 related to sprinkler systems, alarm systems, and emergency lighting, though most of these have been corrected or abated. In 2018, the building received multiple fire safety violations requiring attention to emergency lighting, address numbers, sprinkler system maintenance, and alarm system maintenance.

The property has a history of maintenance and improvement work, including reroofing projects in 2001 and 2007 (costs of $13,760 and $49,409 respectively), installation of vinyl windows in 2002, deck coating work, and plumbing upgrades including a new copper cold water service line in 2008. In 2001-2002, the building experienced several violations that were subsequently addressed, including issues with damaged ceilings, walls, and fire egress obstruction. More recent maintenance issues have been relatively minor, primarily involving exterior matters such as graffiti removal and utility service matters, as well as periodic inspections by housing authorities. The building's maintenance history suggests an ongoing pattern of addressing both routine upkeep and regulatory compliance requirements, though the frequency of fire safety system violations in recent years indicates a somewhat persistent challenge in this area.

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Risk rating

How 2740 Greenwich 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
2ndpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 844 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
28%
No DBI
violation
72%
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 size

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

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.

12-Month risk forecast
High failure risk 72%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

2740 Greenwich St event timeline

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

2026
Fire Complaint Jul 01
Alarm Systems
Condition Corrected
Electrical PermitMar 13
Online electrical permit: 1 of buildings with more than 12 dwelling units and non-residential occupany - building up to 3 floors. modification of an existing fire alarm system by upgrading the fire panel, update all existing devices to be compatible with new facp and pr

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