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65 Cook St

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

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 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.

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
Law Susan Chan
Mailing address
Po Box 225217 San Francisco CA 94122
Last sale
041505

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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

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
54th percentile

Out of 272 buildings in this neighborhood, 125 are predicted to be safer.

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 severity forecast
No violation 80.5%
Moderate concern 13.9%
Severe concern 5.6%
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

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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