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2826-2828 Cabrillo St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1615012B 2 units · 2 fl · 1925

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 Central Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 2826-2828 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 1925
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 built1925
Total area3,878 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot1615012B
Ownership

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

Owner name
Tony Dock Shiu & Kathy Li
Mailing address
Revocable Trust 2828 Cabrillo St San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
020397

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2828 Cabrillo St, San Francisco, CA 94121
2826 Cabrillo St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 2826-2828 Cabrillo Street in the Central Richmond neighborhood is a two-story flats and duplex structure built in 1925, currently owned by Tony Dock Shiu and Kathy Li. The building has undergone several significant improvements over the years, including a major vertical addition with horizontal extension and rear remodeling completed in 1992 at a cost of $145,000, as well as stairway repairs, deck repairs, and window sill replacement during the same period. A horizontal addition permit was filed in 1993 but ultimately expired, and more recently, the building received a new roof in 2017 with a $15,000 investment.

The property has experienced various maintenance and safety-related issues in the surrounding area, particularly in recent years. There have been multiple reports of garbage and debris on the street and sidewalk in late 2024, with similar issues noted in 2020. The property has also seen several parking-related complaints between February and April 2020, including reports of vehicles blocking bicycle lanes, parking on the sidewalk, and a driveway blocking incident; however, enforcement officers were generally unable to locate the reported vehicles. A graffiti incident was reported in February 2020, described as offensive, though there was no response from PG&E after one month. While the building's permit history shows significant structural improvements from the early 1990s and recent roofing work, the ongoing issues primarily relate to street cleaning and parking enforcement matters outside the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 2826-2828 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
53th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1058 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
85%
No DBI
violation
15%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Building size

Total floor area — a proxy for building scale and the number of systems (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) that can fail.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

Estimated permit spend (past 7 years)

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 77.5%
Moderate concern 13.1%
Severe concern 9.4%
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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