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65 Cook St

Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, SF 94118 1066016 2 units · 2 fl · 1900

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model puts this building at a low risk of further maintenance problems in the next 12 months. A few records worth reading before you sign. Check whether they were closed out, and ask what was actually fixed.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Jordan Park/Laurel Heights — not a forecast
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 65 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 1900
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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1900
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,847 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1066016
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Po Box 225217 San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
June 28, 1999

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Initial analysis

The property at 65 Cook Street is a two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building located in the Jordan Park/Laurel Heights neighborhood. Built in 1900 and owned by Susan Chan Law, this flats/duplex building has undergone several significant repairs and improvements over the past decades. The most recent major work performed was in 2015, when approximately $4,000 was spent on repairing rotting stairs at the back of the house, though this was preceded by a complaint in the same year regarding unauthorized stair repairs. The building has a documented history of stair-related issues, with multiple repairs attempted between 1988-2015. Other notable improvements include window replacements (2004), rear bedroom expansion (2003), electrical upgrades (2003), and various repairs including addressing dry rot and roof leakage (2000).

The property experienced several building violations in October 2000, including issues with lead-based paint, damaged walls, stairs requiring repair, and various plumbing/electrical concerns, all of which were abated by November 2000. More recent concerns have emerged regarding exterior maintenance, with multiple complaints in 2024 about garbage bin management and building upkeep, including a complaint about uncollected trash from August 2024. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing structural and safety concerns over time, with both completed permits and some cancelled permits indicating ongoing maintenance efforts. A carbon monoxide detector activation incident was reported but resulted in no CO detection or civilian injuries.

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Risk rating

How 65 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
54thpercentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 125 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
84%
No DBI
violation
16%
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 age

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building permits, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Low failure risk 16%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

65 Cook St event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Dec 21
Parking on sidewalk
Parking Enforcement
Building PermitMay 13
Garage door broken and (hazardous to operate). replace with new garage door wood

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