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1720-1722 Cabrillo St

Central Richmond, SF 94121 1626011 2 units · 2 fl · 1945

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 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 1720-1722 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 1945
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 built1945
Total area2,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1626011
Ownership

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

Owner name
Emilio & Phyllis Lam 2016 F
Mailing address
Emilio Lam Ttee 44919 Naragansett Ct Fremont CA 94539
Last sale
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1722 Cabrillo St, San Francisco, CA 94121
1720 Cabrillo St, San Francisco, CA 94121
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Initial analysis

The two-unit residential building at 1720-1722 Cabrillo Street in San Francisco's Central Richmond neighborhood has a documented history dating back to 1945, when the two-story flats/duplex structure was built. Recent maintenance and safety concerns have been evident, particularly regarding water discharge issues in 2019 when washing machine runoff affected a neighboring basement unit, with complaints filed through both plumbing and building inspection divisions. The building's history includes both permitted and unpermitted modifications, with a 1985 completed permit for a horizontal extension at the rear and a 1987 permit for the removal of illegally built partitions and fixtures.

In terms of recent maintenance and compliance issues, there was a construction noise complaint in 2020, though this case is no longer active. A 2011 complaint regarding a possible illegal unit in the basement was investigated and closed within two weeks. The property has experienced multiple parking-related incidents in the surrounding area, with several citations issued for sidewalk parking violations and blocked driveways between 2018 and 2024, though many of these cases were either resolved upon inspection or deemed invalid due to incomplete reporting information. While these parking enforcement issues primarily affect public space rather than the building itself, they do indicate some challenges with parking management in the immediate vicinity. The most recent documented service issues have been related to street cleaning and graffiti, both of which were resolved promptly.

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Risk rating

How 1720-1722 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
26th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1665 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
76%
No DBI
violation
24%
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.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Permit rate, owner's portfolio

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

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 68.4%
Moderate concern 23.7%
Severe concern 7.9%
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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1720-1722 Cabrillo St event timeline

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2026
DBI Complaint Mar 24
1720-1722 cabrillo st. the wood fence is on top of the retaining wall, there are lots of dirt on their side. the fence is falling on neighbor's side.
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