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4533 Cabrillo St

Outer Richmond, SF 94121 1689048 2 units · 2 fl · 1920

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. 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
Above average
avg 0.7
1
FewerMore

This building has 1 novs (7y), above the Outer Richmond average of 0.7.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 4533 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 1920
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RM1
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 built1920
Total area2,314 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot1689048
Ownership

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

Owner name
Bar Debra Jean
Mailing address
142 W End Ave #18l New York NY 10023
Last sale
060717

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Other SF properties this owner holds, with risk grades for each.

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Initial analysis

The property at 4533 Cabrillo Street is a two-story multi-family residential building located in San Francisco's Outer Richmond neighborhood, containing two units and constructed in 1920. The building has undergone several significant improvements and faced various regulatory challenges over the years. Most notably, there is an active building violation filed in September 2022 regarding an unauthorized change of use from grocery store to daycare at the ground floor, and unpermitted bathroom remodels in the residential area. This complaint, along with a prior vacant storefront complaint from 2018, resulted in enforcement actions and potential monthly monitoring fees under San Francisco Building Code Sections 109A.1, 109A.2, and 103A.

The property has seen substantial maintenance and improvement work, including a complete kitchen remodel in 2016 ($23,000 cost), furnace replacement and related infrastructure upgrades in 2018 ($4,500 cost), and electrical system improvements including a new 200-amp service upgrade in 2016. Two smoke detector activation incidents were recorded in 2017, though neither resulted in fire or injuries. Multiple 311 calls have been made regarding street cleaning, graffiti, and parking issues near the property between 2019 and 2024, with most cases being resolved promptly. A recent fire alarm system complaint from October 2024 was determined to have no merit, following inspection in January 2025.

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Risk rating

How 4533 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
14th percentile

Out of 1040 buildings in this neighborhood, 894 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
60%
No DBI
violation
40%
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.

Property class: apartment building

Apartment building — this property classification influences expected violation rates.

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

DBI complaint rate, owner's portfolio

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

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 54.5%
Moderate concern 37.3%
Severe concern 8.2%
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

4533 Cabrillo St event timeline

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

2025
Building Permit Nov 21
To comply with nov# 202295346. change of use from residential r-3 & grocery store retail m to residential r-3 only.
$1 · Complete
Planning RecordNov 20
Unauthorized change of use at ground floor from grocery to day care. Project would eliminate grocery store use and establish one single-family residence at the property.

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