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349 Cherry St

Presidio Heights, SF 94118 1014006 6 units · 3 fl · 1902

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Presidio Heights
At or below average
avg 1.2
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the Presidio Heights average of 1.2.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 349 Cherry 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 1902
2 or more units
6 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
Units6
Floors3
Year built1902
Total area6,212 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1014006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Couch Family Trust 1990
Mailing address
West Cost Prop Mgmt 714 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA 94109
Last sale
050714

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Initial analysis

349 Cherry Street is a three-story, six-unit multi-family residential building located in Presidio Heights, constructed in 1902 and currently owned by the Couch Family Trust 1990. The building has undergone several significant safety and infrastructure improvements in recent years, most notably a comprehensive fire alarm system upgrade completed in January 2024, which included the installation of low-frequency sounders in sleeping areas and updating existing devices to comply with current fire codes. In late 2022, all Federal Pacific electrical panels were replaced in units 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6, along with the house panel, addressing important safety concerns about outdated electrical equipment.

The building has undergone several major structural improvements, including a substantial $140,000 deck strengthening project in 2012, and the installation of a catch basin with sump pump in the basement that same year. Historical maintenance issues have been documented, particularly regarding heating systems, with two separate no-heat complaints filed in early 2005, though both cases were resolved quickly. A notable housing inspection in 2006 raised concerns about non-tempered glass shower doors, though this issue appears to have been addressed. The property has maintained active compliance with city regulations, as evidenced by the regular issuance of street space permits and prompt responses to building violations.

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Risk rating

How 349 Cherry 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
19th percentile

Out of 181 buildings in this neighborhood, 147 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
51%
No DBI
violation
49%
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.

Building size

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

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 55.8%
Moderate concern 32.4%
Severe concern 11.9%
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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The story over time

349 Cherry St event timeline

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

2026
311 Request Apr 27
Damaged tree
dead tree
Building Violation (NOV)Jan 16
No permit to operate the boiler. serial no rs-1267, cmc 1022. monthly monitoring fee applies. code sec: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k

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