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2551 Greenwich St

Cow Hollow, SF 94123 0944021 3 units · 2 fl · 1940

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years, and our model puts it at a low risk of maintenance problems over the next 12 months. 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.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2551 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 1940
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM2
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 1940
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1940
Total area3,208 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot0944021
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
2259 Chestnut St Ste 260 San Francisco CA 94123
Last sale
November 09, 2012

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Initial analysis

The three-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 2551 Greenwich Street in Cow Hollow, owned by Sharon Purewal, has undergone several significant improvements since 2016. Most notably, there were substantial plumbing and electrical system upgrades completed between 2016-2020, including the installation of combination tankless water heaters, a complete sprinkler system, and comprehensive electrical work for all units. A dedicated functions sprinkler monitoring system was installed in 2018, and there was work related to fire safety systems during this period. The property appears to have experienced some construction management challenges in 2020, with multiple permits issued in May 2020 for final electrical work due to previous contractors leaving the job. A notable structural project was proposed and completed regarding a third-floor addition, which included moving the garage door, adding an entry door, remodeling stairs, bathrooms, and creating a roof deck.

The building's recent maintenance history includes regular attention to street space and sidewalk maintenance, with multiple permits issued between 2018-2020 for this work. A sidewalk defect related to tree roots was reported in September 2024 and remains open. The property has had minimal incident history, with only two false fire alarm activations documented, and no severe incidents or tenant buyouts recorded. Routine cleaning issues have been addressed promptly through city services, with three cases regarding general cleaning between 2011-2022, though these appear unrelated to building conditions. The extensive permit history, particularly regarding plumbing and electrical systems, suggests significant investment in infrastructure modernization, though the presence of multiple permit expirations and renewals indicates some challenges in project continuity.

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Risk rating

How 2551 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
68thpercentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 276 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
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

Dollar value of permits pulled at this address — large recent spend can signal deferred-maintenance catch-up.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Neighborhood (ZIP code)

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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2551 Greenwich St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Aug 04
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