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808-812 Cabrillo St

Inner Richmond, SF 94118 1635013 3 units · 3 fl · 1917

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 Inner Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.9
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Richmond average of 0.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 808-812 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 1917
2 or more units
3 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
Units3
Floors3
Year built1917
Total area4,470 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1635013
Ownership

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

Owner name
Ovid Watson & Sherene Lee L
Mailing address
Merchant Real Estate, Inc. 520 21St Ave San Francisco CA 94121
Last sale
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810 Cabrillo St, San Francisco, CA 94118
808 Cabrillo St, San Francisco, CA 94118
812 Cabrillo St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Initial analysis

The three-unit, three-story multi-family residential building at 808-812 Cabrillo Street in San Francisco's Inner Richmond neighborhood was constructed in 1917 and is currently owned by Ovid Watson and Sherene Lee L. The most significant recent activity on record is a voluntary structural strengthening project completed in December 2023, costing $20,000, which demonstrates proactive maintenance of the building's integrity. The property has undergone several major maintenance works over the years, including reroofing in 1996 and brick veneer repairs with new anchor bolts in 1989, both of which were successfully completed.

In July 2002, the building experienced a series of violations related to fire safety and lead paint hazards, including egress obstructions, combustible storage issues, fire proofing problems, and lead paint concerns. These violations were documented as part of a routine housing inspection and were all abated by October 29, 2002. The building has also been the subject of multiple parking-related incidents near the property, with sidewalk parking violations reported between 2018 and 2025, though these are external issues unrelated to building conditions. A garbage and debris report was filed in October 2024 but required no work, and there was one instance of offensive graffiti on a pole in August 2012, which was subsequently addressed. While the building had notable violations in 2002, all were resolved within three months, and no similar issues have been reported in recent years, suggesting improved compliance with safety standards.

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Risk rating

How 808-812 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
56th percentile

Out of 1723 buildings in this neighborhood, 758 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

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Owner's portfolio size

Number of SF parcels this owner is registered on — larger portfolios have distinct risk patterns.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

Notices of Violation, owner's portfolio

DBI NOVs across all buildings this owner is registered on — a signal of systemic maintenance issues across the portfolio.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 75.0%
Moderate concern 18.7%
Severe concern 6.3%
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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808-812 Cabrillo St event timeline

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2026
311 Request Jun 04
Parking on sidewalk
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