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230-236 Collins St

Lone Mountain, SF 94118 1091023 4 units · 2 fl · 1914

This building has more problems than most buildings in this neighborhood. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Lone Mountain
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 230-236 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
4 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.

Building characteristics
Units4
Floors2
Year built1914
Total area3,436 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1091023
Ownership

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

Owner name
Anwar Farah & Fong Scott
Mailing address
15 Emerson St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
071019

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230 Collins St, San Francisco, CA 94118
234 Collins St, San Francisco, CA 94118
236 Collins St, San Francisco, CA 94118
232 Collins St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit apartment building at 230-236 Collins Street in Lone Mountain, owned by Anwar Farah & Fong Scott, has a documented history dating back to 1914. The property has undergone several significant improvements over the past two decades, including foundation bolting in 2018 ($5,000), comprehensive window replacements in 2015 ($25,960), rear yard stairs repairs in 2016 ($15,000), and reroofing in 2001 ($7,000). The building experienced multiple safety and maintenance issues between 2015-2017, with recurring problems related to mold and moisture, including multiple complaints about window mold, bathroom mold, and peeling paint. A cluster of violations was recorded in February 2015 citing inadequate safety features such as missing smoke detectors, carbon monoxide alarms, handrails, and various fire safety concerns, though these were all abated by November 2017. More recently, the property has had minimal reported issues, with the most recent building permit in 2018 being for street space work valued at $1.00. The building's fire safety history shows only false alarms and system malfunctions with no civilian injuries reported. The property's maintenance record includes several 311 calls regarding garbage, debris, and street cleaning between 2019-2024, suggesting ongoing attention to exterior maintenance, though these were generally routine matters.

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Risk rating

How 230-236 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
20th percentile

Out of 519 buildings in this neighborhood, 415 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
69%
No DBI
violation
31%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

Building age

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 60.3%
Moderate concern 25.9%
Severe concern 13.8%
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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