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3231 Cabrillo St

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1676026 2 units · 3 fl · 1923

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 Outer Richmond
At or below average
avg 0.7
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 3231 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 1923
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
Floors3
Year built1923
Total area2,495 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1676026
Ownership

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

Owner name
Chih-Wang 2009 Tr
Mailing address
Wang Wei-min Caton & Chih J 1403 Golden Gate Ave San Francisco CA 94115
Last sale
103112

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AI summary

The three-story multi-family residential building at 3231 Cabrillo Street in the Outer Richmond district, built in 1923, is a flats and duplex structure containing two units, currently owned by Chih-wang 2009 Tr. The property's maintenance history shows several significant repairs and modifications over the years, including a 1998 repair of dry rot in the back stair step and handrail, a 1998 ground floor living area reconfiguration to reserve two parking spaces, and a 1984 concrete slab replacement in the garage. Additional work included sidewalk repairs in 2002 and various basement modifications in the late 1980s, though some permits from this period were either completed or canceled. Notably, there was an electrical wiring/equipment issue reported through the fire department system, though no civilian injuries were associated with this incident.

More recent concerns center around parking issues in the vicinity of the property, with numerous reports of abandoned vehicles and illegal parking between January and August 2024. These incidents, which were primarily handled by the Department of Parking and Traffic (DPT) and the Municipal Transportation Agency (MTA), were mostly resolved either through vehicle compliance with parking laws or vehicles being gone upon inspection. The most recent of these incidents occurred in August 2024 and involved multiple complaints, though these were primarily street-related issues rather than direct concerns about the building itself. The property's historical permit records suggest regular maintenance and modifications consistent with typical residential building upkeep, though no recent building permits have been filed or recorded.

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Risk rating

How 3231 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
49th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 530 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

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

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.

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 78.0%
Moderate concern 11.0%
Severe concern 10.9%
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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3231 Cabrillo St event timeline

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

2024
311 Request Mar 23
Abandoned vehicles
Abandoned Vehicle

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