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357-359 Crestmont Dr

Forest Knolls, SF 94131 2636006 2 units · 3 fl · 1965

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 Forest Knolls
Above average
avg 1.9
2
FewerMore

This building has 2 novs (7y), above the Forest Knolls average of 1.9.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 357-359 Crestmont Dr 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 1965
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
Floors3
Year built1965
Total area3,859 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2636006
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mcelwee Charles R Ii
Mailing address
357 Crestmont Dr San Francisco CA 94131
Last sale
102902

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357 Crestmont Dr, San Francisco, CA 94131
359 Crestmont Dr, San Francisco, CA 94131
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Initial analysis

The 357-359 Crestmont Drive property is a three-story, two-unit multi-family residential building located in Forest Knolls, built in 1965 and currently owned by Charles R Mcelwee II. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and repair projects over the past decades, including a complete reroofing in 2023 (cost: $17,000), a major repair of the elevated front walkway due to dry rot in 2020 (cost: $15,000), and seismic upgrades in 2003 (cost: $17,000). A concerning recent issue emerged in September 2023 when unauthorized construction of stairway access to the roof was reported, though this was subsequently abated by November 2023 following issuance of a Notice of Violation. The building's history also includes some structural challenges, notably in 2020 when the elevated front walkway reportedly faced imminent collapse due to dry rot, though this issue was addressed by April 2021.

The property has had regular maintenance work over the years, including earlier reroofing work in 1996 and garage improvements in 2003 with the installation of automatic garage door openers. Additional maintenance and repairs have been documented through building permits, including termite rot repair to deck surfaces in 1984. While the building has had some violations related to structural issues and unauthorized modifications, these have generally been addressed within a reasonable timeframe. The surrounding area has experienced typical urban maintenance issues as documented through 311 calls, including reports of general cleaning needs, pavement defects, and tree damage, though these are external to the building itself.

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Risk rating

How 357-359 Crestmont Dr'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
66th percentile

Out of 50 buildings in this neighborhood, 17 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
78%
No DBI
violation
22%
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.

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 70.2%
Moderate concern 22.2%
Severe concern 7.6%
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

357-359 Crestmont Dr event timeline

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

2023
Building Permit Sep 27
Reroofing
$17,000 · Complete
Building Violation (NOV)Sep 25
A complaint investigation has revealed a structure being built on the roof (possible stair access) without the benefit of a building permit and city planning approval. observations were made from the public way. code/section: sfbc 103.a monthly monitoring fee applies. code/section: sfbc 110a, table 1a-k

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