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225-227 Collingwood St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2696028 5 units · 2 fl · 1907

Nothing on record for this building in the last seven years. Our model still sees a moderate chance of maintenance problems in the next 12 months, from the owner's wider portfolio and the surrounding area rather than from anything recorded here. No public enforcement record to go on. Walk the building, ask the current tenants how repairs get handled, and get any promises in writing.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Records already on file, against a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights — not a forecast
At or below average
avg 1.4
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.4.

The bar and the rating point different ways because they measure different things: the bar counts DBI violations already on file, the rating forecasts the next 12 months.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 225-227 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 1907
2 or more units
5 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.

Statewide backstop · AB 1482

California Tenant Protection Act of 2019

Even when a building isn't covered by local rent stabilization, the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482) may still apply. It caps annual rent increases and requires the landlord to state a legal reason to end most tenancies.

15+ years since occupancy
Built 1907
Annual rent increase cap
5% + CPI, max 10%
Just-cause eviction
After 12 months
Local rent control likely takes priority. This building appears to fall under the local ordinance above, which is stronger than AB 1482. Where a local just-cause ordinance applies, its rules govern instead of the state cap.

AB 1482 does not apply to single-family homes and condos unless owned by a corporation, REIT, or an LLC with a corporate member; to owner-occupied duplexes; or to deed-restricted affordable housing. The Act is in effect until January 1, 2030. Not legal advice — see the California landlord–tenant guide.

Building characteristics
Units5
Floors2
Year built1907
Total area4,020 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2696028
Ownership

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

Owner name
Mailing address
800 Bryant St San Francisco CA 94103
Last sale

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225 Collingwood St, San Francisco, CA 94114
227 Collingwood St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The property at 225-227 Collingwood Street is a two-story, five-unit multi-family residential building constructed in 1907 and currently owned by Michael S. Hebel. The building has undergone some maintenance work, including the completion of a window replacement project in 2017 that involved installing nine new vinyl windows in the back of the building's kitchens, costing $4,500. However, the building's history includes several concerning safety issues, most notably a significant incident in December 2008 when a tenant reported living without electricity or gas for over a year, relying on an extension cord and using a camping stove in their bedroom, which constituted a serious fire hazard. This followed a cluster of violations noted in December 2007 that required remediation of various safety issues, including the installation of handrails, fire extinguishers, fire proofing repairs, and self-closing devices at exterior doors, all of which were abated by January 29, 2008.

The property has also experienced multiple fire safety concerns, with three unspecified fire violations documented in February 2010 related to electrical issues and extension cord use, alongside hazardous materials concerns. While these violations were officially closed, they indicate a pattern of electrical and fire safety concerns within the building. Historical records show routine inspections and complaints dating back to the year 2000, though these were not typically associated with serious safety issues. The most recent documented building improvement (the 2017 window replacement) suggests some level of ongoing maintenance, but the building's past history of violations and complaints highlights several areas of concern, particularly regarding fire safety and electrical systems, though there is no indication of any active violations as of the most recent records available.

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Risk rating

How 225-227 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

Lower risk — safer than most nearby

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Typical — about average for the neighborhood

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Higher risk — riskier than most nearby

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
26thpercentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 946 are predicted to be safer. The band is relative to this neighborhood, so a share of every neighborhood falls in each colour.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
61%
No DBI
violation
39%
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.

Number of units

The number of units affects how the model reads complaint and violation totals — more units means more potential sources.

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 risk forecast
Moderate failure risk 39%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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