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2872 Greenwich St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0940011A 4 units · 2 fl · 1928

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 Cow Hollow
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 2872 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 1928
2 or more units
4 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
NC2
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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1928
Total area3,790 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0940011A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Robert T Noelke 2012 Trust
Mailing address
Robert T Noelke Ttee 1074 Tennessee St San Francisco CA 94107
Last sale
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Included addresses

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2900 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2872 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2906 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2902 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2904 Lyon St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

This two-story, 4-unit multi-family residential building located at 2872 Greenwich St in the Cow Hollow neighborhood was built in 1928 and is currently owned by the Robert T Noelke 2012 Trust. The property has undergone several maintenance and repair projects over the past two decades, with the most recent significant work being dry rot repairs to the rear deck of apartment #3 in 2021 costing $3,875. Historical maintenance issues have included termite work and north wall siding replacement in 2005, and more recently, plumbing work involving house trap replacement in 2019. The building has experienced two routine housing inspections in 2002 and 2007, with the 2002 inspection resulting in multiple interior surface paint violations that were abated by December 2002.

The property has had minimal fire-related incidents, with only false alarms and system activations recorded, and no civilian injuries reported. Building improvements have included sign installations in 2013 and 2016 for projecting double-faced and non-illuminated signs, respectively. Recent municipal service activity around the property from 2024 has included various street cleaning and maintenance issues, such as garbage and debris removal, but these are typical urban maintenance matters rather than building-specific issues. The building's maintenance history shows regular upkeep, particularly focusing on addressing wood decay, pest control, and plumbing systems. Recent plumbing work and deck repairs indicate ongoing attention to structural and maintenance needs, while the absence of serious violations or hazardous conditions in recent years suggests stable building management practices.

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Risk rating

How 2872 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

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
43th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 491 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
74%
No DBI
violation
26%
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 location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 51.0%
Moderate concern 17.1%
Severe concern 31.9%
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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2872 Greenwich St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jan 12
Garbage and debris
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