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254-256 Collingwood St

Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights, SF 94114 2697007 4 units · 2 fl · 1908

This building has significantly more problems than most nearby buildings. A handful of unresolved issues. Worth a careful walk-through and pointed questions.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights
Above average
avg 1.3
5
FewerMore

This building has 5 novs (7y), above the Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights average of 1.3.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 254-256 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 1908
2 or more units
4 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
Units4
Floors2
Year built1908
Total area3,216 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusNone
Blocklot2697007
Ownership

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

Owner name
Townsager Revocable Trust
Mailing address
Ian L Townsager & Ann E Tow 1314 De Soto Ave Burlingame CA 94010
Last sale
022818

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256 Collingwood St, San Francisco, CA 94114
254 Collingwood St, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Initial analysis

The two-story, four-unit multi-family residential building at 254-256 Collingwood Street, owned by the Townsager Revocable Trust, was constructed in 1908 and has undergone extensive renovations and improvements over recent years. The property has seen consistent maintenance and upgrades, with the most recent work including substantial interior improvements scheduled for late 2024, comprising drywall work, insulation, electrical rewiring, and the installation of a new high-efficiency furnace. Between 2017 and 2024, all units have received significant renovations, including kitchen and bathroom remodels, electrical upgrades with new subpanels, and plumbing improvements. The building has also undergone necessary exterior work, including siding replacement with Hardie plank siding in 2018, deck repairs in 2019, and a complete reroofing in 2016.

The property has experienced some concerning incidents, though all have been resolved. In 2022, there were violations related to lead paint safety and exterior cleanup standards, which were abated by September 2022. Earlier, in 2018, there were issues regarding unpermitted construction work on the deck and other exterior elements, which were also resolved. The building has maintained active compliance with all subsequent requirements, and there are no current active violations. The recent pattern of 311 calls suggests typical urban challenges, including occasional issues with street cleaning, parking enforcement, and nearby tree maintenance, though these external matters are being addressed by relevant city departments.

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Risk rating

How 254-256 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
15th percentile

Out of 1278 buildings in this neighborhood, 1086 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
50%
No DBI
violation
50%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

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Number of units

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

DBI tenant complaints (past 7 years)

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

Neighborhood location

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12-Month severity forecast
No violation 50.5%
Moderate concern 31.3%
Severe concern 18.1%
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

254-256 Collingwood St event timeline

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

2026
Planning Record Jan 15
Approved - In kind replacement of existing concrete retaining wall and fence along the north side property line. Response to NOV #202546700 = Approved per planning code section 136 permitted obstructions.
Closed
Building PermitJan 14
In kind replacement of existing concrete retaining wall and fence along the north side property line. response to nov #202546700

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