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492-494 Roosevelt Way

Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, SF 94114 2628079 2 units · 4 fl · 1969

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 Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights
At or below average
avg 1.6
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights average of 1.6.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 492-494 Roosevelt Way 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 1969
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
Floors4
Year built1969
Total area3,888 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2628079
Ownership

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

Owner name
Cox Kevin M
Mailing address
494 Roosevelt Way San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
031005

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492 Roosevelt Way, San Francisco, CA 94114
494 Roosevelt Way, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story multi-family residential building at 492-494 Roosevelt Way, owned by Kevin M. Cox and built in 1969, has undergone several significant renovations and improvements over the past decades. Most recently, in 2024, the property has seen substantial work to comply with physical inspection report CC-8630, including the remodel of the top floor kitchen and two bathrooms in unit 494, as well as updates to the laundry facilities and various common area improvements. This work encompassed installation of common space subsoil drainage, water heaters, proper gas pipe supports, and waste/vent systems for washing machines. The building also received a shower pan installation in August 2024 and additional permits filed to legalize modifications to the rear patio deck and kitchen fixtures. In 2022, important safety improvements were made with the replacement of three Federal Pacific stab lock panels with Siemens panels, addressing potential electrical hazards. Historical records show earlier renovations including a complete re-roofing in 2017 and significant kitchen and bathroom remodeling work in 2005-2006.

The property has experienced various maintenance and compliance matters, including a fire complaint in 2021 related to blocked exits (which was resolved within two weeks), and some water-related issues in 1996 involving dry rot repairs. Recent 311 calls between 2022-2024 have primarily concerned exterior maintenance issues such as graffiti, pavement defects, and sidewalk conditions. Two applications for a variance regarding rear yard setback requirements are currently under review by the Planning Department. The building history suggests ongoing maintenance and upgrading efforts by the owner, particularly focused on addressing safety concerns and complying with modern building standards, though recent graffiti and street defect reports indicate some external maintenance challenges in the immediate vicinity.

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Risk rating

How 492-494 Roosevelt Way'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
44th percentile

Out of 351 buildings in this neighborhood, 197 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
73%
No DBI
violation
27%
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.

Number of floors

Building height affects maintenance complexity and is one of the size signals the model uses.

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 70.6%
Moderate concern 19.7%
Severe concern 9.6%
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

492-494 Roosevelt Way event timeline

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

2025
311 Request Sep 28
Amplified sound electronics
Noise
Planning RecordFeb 18
UDU SCREENING – NO UDU FOUND

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