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1502-1508 Cabrillo St

Central Richmond, SF 94118 1628013A 4 units · 2 fl · 1921

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
Above average
avg 0.5
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Central Richmond average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 1502-1508 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 1921
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1921
Total area4,874 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1628013A
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mahon Family Trust
Mailing address
Mahon Peter F & Hilary C Sm 195 Del Vale Ave San Francisco CA 94127
Last sale
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1504 Cabrillo St, San Francisco, CA 94118
1506 Cabrillo St, San Francisco, CA 94118
1502 Cabrillo St, San Francisco, CA 94118
1508 Cabrillo St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The 4-unit multi-family residential building at 1502-1508 Cabrillo Street in the Central Richmond neighborhood, owned by Mahon Family Trust, has undergone significant changes since its construction in 1921. The most notable event was a serious fire incident in late 2019 that resulted in building damage and one civilian injury, classified as intentional and requiring emergency response by the Fire Department. Following the fire, the building underwent extensive repairs and upgrades in 2020 and 2021, including a $325,000 repair project to address the fire damage, the installation of a new comprehensive fire alarm system with monitoring capabilities (costing $16,142), and complete renovations of affected units including kitchens, living rooms, and bathrooms. The building has also received important safety upgrades, including a new 400-amp overhead service installation and partial rewiring of common areas in 2021.

Recent improvements include the completion of sewer and house trap replacements in September 2023, demonstrating ongoing maintenance of infrastructure. The building has addressed past violations, particularly those related to fire safety and sanitation from 2003-2004, and most recent fire-related violations from 2019-2020 have been abated. The property has required multiple plumbing and electrical permits in recent years, indicating ongoing maintenance and modernization efforts. While there have been various 311 calls regarding the property in recent years (including issues like sidewalk parking, garbage, and graffiti), these appear to be typical urban maintenance matters and not directly related to building safety or habitability concerns.

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Risk rating

How 1502-1508 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
28th percentile

Out of 2250 buildings in this neighborhood, 1620 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
77%
No DBI
violation
23%
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.

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.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 77.9%
Moderate concern 17.6%
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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1502-1508 Cabrillo St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Apr 29
Abandoned vehicle
Parking Enforcement

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