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17-19 Cook St

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1066005 2 units · 3 fl · 1986

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 17-19 Cook 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 1986
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH2
Not rent-controlled. Buildings constructed after 1978 are generally exempt from SF rent increase limits under the Costa-Hawkins Act.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors3
Year built1986
Total area4,629 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1066005
Ownership

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

Owner name
Peter Bee Lim & Yim Chi Yee
Mailing address
Lim Bee Ock & Yim Yee Trust 77 Turquoise Way San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
062600

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19 Cook St, San Francisco, CA 94118
17 Cook St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 17-19 Cook Street is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1986, owned by Peter Bee Lim and Yim Chi Yee. The building's documented history shows several significant improvements over the years, including a substantial reroofing project valued at $17,600 in 2001, and a $7,000 renovation in 2010 focused on upgrading kitchen cabinets and bathroom floor tiles in the second-floor Unit 17, with no structural or plumbing modifications. The property's earlier history includes the demolition of a single-family dwelling in March 1984, followed by the completion of the current structure's construction in April 1984.

Recent incident records from 2023-2024 indicate persistent issues with parking violations in the vicinity, particularly regarding vehicles parking on sidewalks, with seven documented incidents resulting in citations between May 2022 and January 2024. One incident involved offensive graffiti and loose garbage requiring attention in June 2023. While these issues are primarily external and related to the immediate neighborhood rather than the building itself, they may affect overall resident experience. The building's maintenance record shows regular upkeep, with no documented safety violations or concerning structural issues in recent years.

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Risk rating

How 17-19 Cook 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
87th percentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 35 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
90%
No DBI
violation
10%
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.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

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 83.4%
Moderate concern 11.4%
Severe concern 5.2%
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

17-19 Cook St event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Jan 16
Parking on sidewalk
Blue - Tesla - 9HAU280

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