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2825-2827 Greenwich St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0941031 2 units · 4 fl · 1938

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 2825-2827 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 1938
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.

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 1938
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
Units2
Floors4
Year built1938
Total area3,930 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0941031
Ownership

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

Mailing address
Gately Ryan John & Chow Min 2827 Greenwich St San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
September 04, 2013

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2825 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94123
2827 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94123
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Initial analysis

The property at 2825-2827 Greenwich Street in Cow Hollow is a four-story multi-family residential building constructed in 1938, currently owned by the Gately Chow Family Trust. The building has undergone significant transformations, particularly during 2012-2013, when major renovation work aimed at redistributing units and upgrading amenities was conducted, including the installation of new kitchens, bathrooms, and insulated windows with a permitted cost of $250,000. However, this renovation period was marked by multiple complications, including violations related to construction not following approved plans, lack of proper unit separation, and unauthorized merging of units. The work prompted several permits to be revoked, and violations were eventually abated by February 2014.

Recent history shows continued activity at the property, with the most recent building complaint from June 2024 regarding rear deck construction. The property has undergone various infrastructure improvements including new electrical systems, central heating installations, and plumbing upgrades during the 2012 renovation. Historical issues include several routine inspections and violation complaints between 2002-2015, with concerns about stairs repair, unauthorized unit modifications, and paint removal procedures. Infrastructure maintenance records show a history of standard upkeep, including reroofing work completed in 1990 and more recent plumbing and electrical system upgrades. The building's maintenance and compliance history shows a pattern of significant renovations followed by regulatory scrutiny, with most recent concerns focusing on proper permitting and construction adherence.

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Risk rating

How 2825-2827 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
72ndpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 241 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
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.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 15%
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

2825-2827 Greenwich St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Jun 16
Blocking driveway cite tow
Parking Enforcement
311 RequestApr 17
Blocking driveway cite only

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