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241-245 Collins St

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1090003 3 units · 2 fl · 1914

A handful of records on file over the last seven years, and our model sees a moderate chance of more 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 Lone Mountain — not a forecast
Above average
avg 0.9
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Lone Mountain average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 241-245 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 1914
2 or more units
3 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 1914
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
Units3
Floors2
Year built1914
Total area3,696 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1090003
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
Abacus Property Management 771 Monterey Blvd San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
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245 Collins St, San Francisco, CA 94118
243 Collins St, San Francisco, CA 94118
241 Collins St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The property at 241-245 Collins Street in the Lone Mountain neighborhood is a two-story, three-unit multi-family residential building with ground-floor retail space, constructed in 1914 and currently owned by Linda M. Pryor. The building has undergone several significant electrical upgrades, with completed installations of 200-amp panel boxes in 2008, following an earlier cancelled 100-amp service replacement in January of the same year. A notable cluster of building violations was documented in March 2004, including issues with fire safety (missing fire extinguishers), electrical conduit repairs, wooden stairs maintenance, and concerns about smoke detectors and emergency exits; however, all these violations were promptly abated by April 14, 2004.

The building's recent history shows minimal safety incidents, with two fire department responses recorded: one for electrical wiring/equipment issues and another for a carbon monoxide detector activation that ultimately showed no CO presence. The property has had regular maintenance issues typical of urban environments, as evidenced by multiple 311 calls between 2018 and 2022, primarily related to street cleaning needs and occasional parking violations on the surrounding street. A tree maintenance request from 2020 indicates ongoing city-managed upkeep of public green spaces. While the building's past violations and repairs suggest it has required attention to basic safety systems, the relatively prompt resolution of these issues and the absence of recent fire safety violations may indicate improved maintenance practices over time.

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Risk rating

How 241-245 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

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
15thpercentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 441 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
64%
No DBI
violation
36%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 36%
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

241-245 Collins St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit Jun 26
Rev to pa# 2026-0220-6288: add 1 window in proposed living room on 1st fl. convert basement to habitable space with 2 bedrooms 1 storage room and 1 existing bath
$50,000 · Filed
Plumbing PermitMar 24
Work category: 1p; install kitchen sink, dishwasher and garbage disposal install 1 shower, 2 toilets and 2 sinks

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