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2 Collins St

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1045022 2 units · 2 fl · 1951

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 Jordan Park/Laurel Heights
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2 Collins 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 1951
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.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1951
Total area3,370 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1045022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chow Family Trust
Mailing address
Richard & Gloria Chow Trust 250 Morningside Dr San Francisco CA 94132
Last sale
050500

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Initial analysis

The Chow Family Trust owns this two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located at 2 Collins Street in the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights neighborhood. Built in 1951, the flats/duplex structure has undergone several maintenance and repair projects over its history, most notably a reroofing project in 2016 costing $7,500, and earlier repairs including exterior stucco work and another reroofing in 1991. A housing inspection complaint from February 2019 regarding improperly sealed windows and poor maintenance of the laundry room was resolved by April 2019.

The property has experienced recurring issues with garbage and debris management in the vicinity, particularly between June 2024 and December 2024, with multiple reports of overflowing city garbage cans and general debris, including one incident involving needles. There have been two documented incidents of illegal parking near the property in 2024, both resulting in citations. Additionally, there remains an unresolved matter from December 2023 regarding litter receptacle management. A fire complaint from February 2010 was promptly addressed and corrected on the same day it was reported. The building's maintenance history shows regular attention to roofing and exterior upkeep, though recent months have raised concerns about waste management in the surrounding area.

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Risk rating

How 2 Collins 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
93th percentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 19 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.

DBI complaints, owner's portfolio

Complaints across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 89.0%
Moderate concern 8.7%
Severe concern 2.3%
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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