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332 Presidio Ave

Pacific Heights, SF 94115 1007018 9 units · 3 fl · 1917

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Pacific Heights
At or below average
avg 1.4
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Pacific Heights average of 1.4.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 332 Presidio Ave 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 1917
2 or more units
9 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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
Units9
Floors3
Year built1917
Total area6,399 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1007018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chow Eric J
Mailing address
P.o. Box 536 Brisbane CA 94005
Last sale
030812

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Initial analysis

The 9-unit multi-family residential building at 332 Presidio Avenue in Pacific Heights, owned by Eric J. Chow, has undergone significant maintenance and improvements since its construction in 1917. Most recently, in 2023, the building addressed a serious structural issue with a damaged retaining wall, requiring two permits (totaling $17,000) to install new concrete panels and footings. The building has shown consistent investment in modernization, with several units receiving comprehensive renovations between 2019-2021, including Units 3, 5, 6, and 9, all undergoing kitchen and bathroom updates with new fixtures, cabinets, and appliances, costing between $19,000 and $36,000 per unit. A notable improvement to safety systems occurred in 2021 with an upgraded fire alarm system installation ($15,000), including low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas to comply with current fire codes.

The building has a history of addressing safety concerns promptly, including three recent sewage backup incidents in late 2024 (though these appear to have been resolved through routine maintenance). Historical records show attention to fire safety issues, with problems related to fire escapes and alarms documented in 2016-2018, all marked as corrected or having no merit upon inspection. The property has completed its mandatory soft-story retrofit requirements (designated as Tier 3), earning a Certificate of Final Completion. While the building has experienced various maintenance issues over the years, including electrical concerns in 2003 and a retaining wall problem in 2022-2023, the records suggest these have generally been addressed through proper channels and permits. The most recent building permit records indicate continued attention to structural and safety improvements, with the 2023 retaining wall work being particularly critical given its previous designation as a potentially unsafe condition.

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Risk rating

How 332 Presidio Ave'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
24th percentile

Out of 963 buildings in this neighborhood, 732 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
46%
No DBI
violation
54%
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.

Building size

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

Building permits (past 7 years)

Number of permits pulled at this address — construction or renovation activity over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 39.3%
Moderate concern 51.1%
Severe concern 9.6%
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

332 Presidio Ave event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Aug 22
Revision to permit application 202307071699. add new concrete footing to new wall panel to strengthen (e) damaged retaining wall to comply with nov 202200131.
$1 · Complete
Building PermitJul 07
Provide new concrete wall panel to strenghten existing damage retaining wall to comply with nov 202200131

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