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2076-2078 Mcallister St

North Panhandle, SF 94118 1160017 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 North Panhandle
At or below average
avg 1.7
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), at or below the North Panhandle average of 1.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2076-2078 Mcallister 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
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
Units2
Floors2
Year built1900
Total area2,600 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1160017
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cavness Katherine
Mailing address
2078 Mcallister St San Francisco CA 94118
Last sale
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2078 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94118
2076 Mcallister St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2076-2078 McAllister Street, owned by Katherine Cavness, has a significant history of fire-related incidents and restoration work since its construction in 1900. Most notably, a fire occurred on March 29, 2021, at the 2078 unit, rendering it uninhabitable and causing ceiling damage in the lower unit (2076). The building underwent substantial restoration work in 2022, including roof repairs, window replacements, electrical rewiring, and plumbing updates, with a total estimated cost of over $600,000. This work included the installation of new wood siding, replacement of wall heaters, and a complete unit rewire in October 2022.

The property has experienced multiple maintenance and safety-related issues over the years, including several building code violations related to fire damage, and complaints in 2021-2022 regarding improper handling of hazardous materials during renovations. Historical records show various repairs dating back to 1996, including dry rot repair, window replacement, and work on the rear yard stair. More recently, there have been multiple parking enforcement issues in 2024, with several citations issued for sidewalk parking violations, though these do not directly impact the building's habitability. The building has also undergone sewer repairs, sidewalk work, and various plumbing updates, demonstrating ongoing maintenance and compliance efforts by ownership.

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Risk rating

How 2076-2078 Mcallister 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
80th percentile

Out of 797 buildings in this neighborhood, 159 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

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DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

Formal complaints tenants filed with DBI about this building over 7 years.

Building age

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

Per-building complaint rate across the owner's portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 62.1%
Moderate concern 32.3%
Severe concern 5.5%
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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2076-2078 Mcallister St event timeline

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

2022
Plumbing Permit Nov 04
Work category: 1p; gas service,(rough in and final) for kitchen sink , bathroom toilet ,bathroom sink and bathroom bathtub
Complete
Plumbing PermitNov 04
Work category: 1p; gas service

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