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950 Cabrillo St

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1634018 14 units · 3 fl · 1927

This building has far more open problems than almost any other in the neighborhood. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Richmond
Above average
avg 0.9
12
FewerMore

This building has 12 novs (7y), above the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 950 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 1927
2 or more units
14 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
Units14
Floors3
Year built1927
Total area9,690 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1634018
Ownership

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

Owner name
Litke Margherita
Mailing address
Janice Martino, E.a. 637 Lindaro St Ste 200 San Rafael CA 94901
Last sale
010596

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Initial analysis

950 Cabrillo Street is a 14-unit, three-story multi-family residential building located in the Inner Richmond, owned by Margherita Litke and constructed in 1927. The building has recently undergone several significant improvements to its safety systems, including a fire alarm system upgrade completed in June 2024 at a cost of $38,792, and an electrical panel installation in Unit 5 in August 2024 that replaced an existing fuse panel. The building's infrastructure has seen important updates, including a 400-amp electrical service upgrade in 2005 and the installation of a new backflow valve on the boiler system in 2015.

The property has experienced recurring issues with its boiler permitting, with active complaints filed in December 2024 and previously in September 2023 regarding unpermitted boiler operation. Historical violations from 2006 related to various fire safety concerns were documented, including issues with combustible storage, fire escape maintenance, and fire-resistant materials, though these were eventually resolved. A more serious incident occurred in 2017 involving improper lead abatement procedures, and there have been intermittent maintenance issues such as a heating system failure in 2009 and water-related problems in 2003. Recent external environment concerns have been documented through multiple 311 calls in 2024 regarding garbage and debris, though these are primarily street-level issues not directly related to the building's condition. The property has maintained active compliance with safety inspections, with the most recent fire-related violations in 2024 being promptly addressed, including a sleeping area requirement violation and an alarm system maintenance issue in 2020 that was rescinded.

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Risk rating

How 950 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
3th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 1671 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
35%
No DBI
violation
65%
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.

Building size

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

Neighborhood location

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 12.7%
Moderate concern 30.8%
Severe concern 56.5%
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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The story over time

950 Cabrillo St event timeline

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

2026
Building Permit May 21
Unit 11: kitchen remodel, cabinets and counter tops, new washer and dryer replacement like for like same area, bathroom remodel, replace bath tub to tub, replace wall tiles, shower valves, vanity sink, toilet.
$12,000 · Issued
Plumbing PermitMay 21
Unit 11: kitchen and bathroom remodel, replace washer and dryer, plumbing fixture replacement.

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