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2545 Greenwich St

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

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 2545 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
2 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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1940
Total area2,415 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot0944021A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Amber Living Trust 2004
Mailing address
Po Box 471243 San Francisco CA 94147
Last sale
042402

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Initial analysis

The property at 2545 Greenwich Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building built in 1940, currently owned by the Amber Living Trust 2004. The building has undergone several significant renovations and modifications over the past two decades, with the most notable recent work occurring between 2013 and 2022. Major projects include a horizontal and vertical addition with new deck (2013), multiple revisions to the addition's design and scope (2020 and 2022), and various interior improvements including bathroom layout changes and window relocations. A compliance issue arose in 2015 regarding the alleged unauthorized removal of one unit, though this was quickly addressed within a week of being reported.

The building has received several infrastructure and safety upgrades, including a comprehensive electrical system overhaul in 2005 featuring new wiring, smoke detectors, and a 200-amp service upgrade. Foundation improvements were completed in 2001 with the installation of bolts connecting the foundation to mudsills. The property has experienced some maintenance issues, including two sewage backup incidents in August 2020, both of which were resolved. Historical records reveal attempts to merge the two units into a single owner's unit in 2002, though this permit expired, and there have been multiple revisions to previously approved permits through various discretionary review processes. The building's permit history shows careful planning and substantial investment in improvements, with approximately $487,500 in permitted construction costs between 2001 and 2022, though actual costs may vary.

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Risk rating

How 2545 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
96th percentile

Out of 861 buildings in this neighborhood, 34 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
93%
No DBI
violation
7%
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.

Property class: multi-family flat

2–4 unit flats (class F) are a common SF building type with their own maintenance and complaint patterns.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 90.9%
Moderate concern 6.7%
Severe concern 2.4%
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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The story over time

2545 Greenwich St event timeline

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

2025
Planning Project Nov 05
The project proposes: 1) revisions to building permits 201309177050, 202011219484 and 202201186137; 2) remove below-grade storage area from the scope; 3) revert garage plate height to leave it unchanged from the existing and original approval (12'-4") 4) revert first-floor plate height to leave it unchanged from the existing and original approval (21'-8"), 5) revise second-floor plate to be 1'-0" higher than originally approved (30'-8" to 31'-8"), and 6) revise third floor plan on east side and move roof deck staircase from interior to exterior.
Closed - Approval Ltr Issued

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