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4536-4538 Cabrillo St

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1598022 2 units · 2 fl · 1947

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 Outer Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4536-4538 Cabrillo 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 1947
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 built1947
Total area2,350 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1598022
Ownership

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

Owner name
Slootsky Leonid
Mailing address
667 43rd Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
111402

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4538 Cabrillo St, San Francisco, CA 94121
4536 Cabrillo St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

This two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building, constructed in 1947 and owned by Leonid Slootsky, is located in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood. The property has undergone several significant renovations and faced multiple maintenance challenges over the years. Most notably, in 2014, the building was issued multiple Housing Code violations that required attention to various safety and maintenance issues, including damaged walls, broken windows, mold/mildew problems, lead paint concerns, and egress obstructions. These violations were all addressed and abated by July 28, 2014. The building has seen several infrastructure improvements, including a reroofing project in 2020 ($8,650) and the replacement of water heaters in 2021. Earlier renovations from 2003 included the installation of new furnaces, water heaters, and electrical work.

The property has experienced recurring plumbing issues, particularly evident in 2021 when there were multiple sewer backup incidents (four reported cases between February and July 2021), suggesting potential ongoing plumbing system challenges. Additional maintenance history shows the removal of four metal balconies and removal of corrugated roofing over lightwell and rear stairs in 2014 to comply with the aforementioned housing violations. The building has also had some street-related issues documented through 311 calls, including reports of hazardous materials, sidewalk parking, and general street cleaning needs, though these are typical for urban environments and not directly related to the building's condition.

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Risk rating

How 4536-4538 Cabrillo 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
58th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 437 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
86%
No DBI
violation
14%
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.

Neighborhood location

Precise location is a proxy for neighborhood-level risk — some SF blocks have systematically higher DBI activity.

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 76.9%
Moderate concern 18.6%
Severe concern 4.5%
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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4536-4538 Cabrillo St event timeline

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

2021
Plumbing Permit Feb 24
Work category: 1p; replace existing gas water heater with new
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