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157-159 Collingwood St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2695024 2 units · 2 fl · 1932

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 Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
At or below average
avg 1.3
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 157-159 Collingwood 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 1932
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH3
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 built1932
Total area3,000 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2695024
Ownership

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

Owner name
Macauley Melinda
Mailing address
157 Collingwood St San Francisco CA 94114
Last sale
100418

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157 Collingwood St, San Francisco, CA 94114
159 Collingwood St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 157-159 Collingwood Street is a 2-unit, 2-story multi-family residential building located in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights neighborhood, constructed in 1932 and currently owned by Melinda Macauley. The building has undergone several significant maintenance and upgrade projects over the past few decades, including a sewer lateral replacement in 2023, installation of new water heaters in 2019 with future capacity considerations, and repair of exterior stairs due to dry rot in 2007. A reroofing project was initiated in 1991, though that permit has since expired.

Recent history shows a pattern of electrical-related structural maintenance issues, with three open cases reported in January 2025. The property has experienced multiple service-related incidents in the vicinity between late 2024 and early 2025, including resolved cases involving garbage and debris removal, and park service area concerns. The building's fire safety record shows one violation issued in 2020 regarding alarm systems, which has since been abated, as well as one historical complaint from 2005 about combustible materials that was determined to have no merit. The property appears to be actively maintained, with regular updates to essential systems like plumbing and safety equipment, though the recent cluster of electrical maintenance calls may warrant attention.

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Risk rating

How 157-159 Collingwood 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
60th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 511 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
79%
No DBI
violation
21%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

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Neighborhood location

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Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 62.2%
Moderate concern 17.1%
Severe concern 20.7%
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

157-159 Collingwood St event timeline

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

2025
Plumbing Permit Nov 13
Work category: 1p; 2 shower pans
Complete
Plumbing PermitOct 21
Work category: 2pa; two units- 2 kitchen and 2 bathroom remodels in kind. replace fixtures in 2 powder rooms.

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